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111Phantom Gain — A situation that arises when a gain on an investment is offset by a loss in the same investment, which usually comes from an income tax provision. Phantom gains are named as such because there is no actual return, although it may initially seem… …
112Low-gain antenna — The low gain antenna (LGA) is an antenna with a broad radiowave beam width. This very wide beam allows for a more reliable signal that is best used in mountainous regions, where the signal will propagate reasonably well regardless of terrain. The …
113Diversity gain — In wireless communications, diversity gain is the increase in signal to interference ratio due to some diversity scheme, or how much the transmission power can be reduced when a diversity scheme is introduced, without a performance loss.… …
114Fusion energy gain factor — The fusion energy gain factor, usually expressed with the symbol Q, is the ratio of fusion power produced in a nuclear fusion reactor to the power required to maintain the plasma in steady state.In a fusion power reactor a plasma must be… …
115Realized Loss — A loss is recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price. Realized loss occurs when an asset which was purchased at a level referred to as cost or book value is then disbursed for a value below its book value.… …
116Paper gain (loss) — Unrealized capital gain ( loss) on securities held in portfolio, based on a comparison of current market price to original cost. The New York Times Financial Glossary …
117one man's loss is another man's gain — This means thato ne person s setback benefits someone else …
118Insertion gain — In telecommunication, insertion gain is the gain resulting from the insertion of a device in a transmission line, expressed as the ratio of the signal power delivered to that part of the line following the device to the signal power delivered to… …
119Expected gain — The expected gain (or expected return) is the weighted average most likely outcome in gambling, probability theory, economics or finance.Discrete scenariosIn gambling and probability theory, there is usually a discrete set of possible outcomes.… …
120Paper Profit (Paper Loss) — Unrealized capital gain (or capital loss) in an investment. It is calculated by comparing the market price of a security to the original purchase price. Gains or losses only become realized when the security is sold. Investors commonly justify… …
