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What is the difference between realised and unrealised returns?

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The key difference is whether the investment has been sold or not.

1. Realised Returns:
  • These are actual profits or losses made when you sell a stock.
  • Once sold, the gain or loss is locked in and may be subject to taxation.
  • Example: If you buy a stock at ₹50 and sell it at ₹70, your realised return is ₹20.
2. Unrealised Returns:
  • These are potential profits or losses on stocks you haven’t sold yet.
  • These returns change with market fluctuations and become realised only when sold.
  • Unrealised gains are not taxed until they become realised.
  • Example: If you buy a stock at ₹50 and its price rises to ₹70, but you haven’t sold it, your unrealised return is ₹20.
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