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Unrealised P&L

Unrealised profit and loss

Unrealised P&L is the profit or loss of positions that are still open, at current prices. It becomes realised, and changes your balance, only when the position is closed.

Also called: unrealized P&L, floating P&L, floating profit, floating loss, open P&L, unrealized profit

Hypothetical example

Hypothetically, an open position shows $80 of unrealised profit. If prices move against it before you close, that figure can shrink or turn into a loss.

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