"Paper gains" refer to the increase in value of an unsold investment, such as stocks or real estate, existing only on paper until sold. Investors track paper gains to assess portfolio performance without realizing actual profit. These unrealized profits benefit long-term holders and traders monitoring market positions, but they vanish if asset prices drop before sale.
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