Returns & Performance
Realised Gain
Definition
What is Realised Gain?
A gain recognised after an investment is sold or otherwise disposed of.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
Shares bought for ₦1 million and sold for ₦1.4 million create a ₦400,000 realised gain.
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Related Terms
Returns & Performance
Total Return
The complete investment result from price changes plus income, assuming distributions are included.
Returns & PerformanceCapital Gain
The profit made when an asset or fund unit is sold for more than its cost.
Returns & PerformanceDividend
A payment made from a company's profits to eligible shareholders.
Costs & FeesManagement Fee
The recurring fee paid from fund assets to the fund manager for managing the portfolio.