gain (or loss)
121abnormal loss — The loss arising from a manufacturing or chemical process through abnormal waste, shrinkage, seepage, or spoilage in excess of the normal loss. It may be expressed as a weight or volume or in other units appropriate to the process; it is usually… …
122Capital gain — Capital Gains redirects here. For the radio show, see Capital Gains (radio show). A capital gain is a profit that results from investments into a capital asset, such as stocks, bonds or real estate, which exceeds the purchase price. It is the… …
123contingent gain — A gain that depends upon the outcome of some contingency. For example, if a company is making a substantial legal claim against another organization, the company has a contingent gain (depending upon the successful outcome of the claim). Compare …
124contingent gain — A gain that depends upon the outcome of some contingency. For example, if a company is making a substantial legal claim against another organization, the company has a contingent gain (depending upon the successful outcome of the claim). Compare… …
125contingent loss — A loss that depends upon the outcome of some contingency. For example, if there is a substantial legal claim for damages against a company, there is a contingent loss (depending on the outcome of the claim). Compare: contingent gain See also:… …
126contingent loss — A loss that depends upon the outcome of some contingency. For example, if there is a substantial legal claim for damages against a company, there is a contingent loss (depending on the outcome of the claim). Compare contingent gain See also… …
127paper loss — paper profit or loss An unrealized profit (or loss) on a security or other investment still held. Paper profits (or losses) become realized profits (or losses) only upon the sale of the security + paper profit Profit not yet realized as derived… …
128paper profit or loss — An unrealized profit (or loss) on a security or other investment still held. Paper profits (or losses) become realized profits (or losses) only upon the sale of the security + paper profit Profit not yet realized as derived from an appreciation… …
