Definition of Floating Profit/Loss
The unrealized gain or loss on currently open positions. It continuously changes with market movements and only becomes realized when the position is closed.
At a glance
Term
Floating Profit/Loss
URL slug
floating-profit-loss
Category
General
Short answer
The unrealized gain or loss on currently open positions.
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Example
Apply the definition: restate “Floating Profit/Loss” in one sentence tied to your next trade (symbol, direction, size, stop). If you cannot, re-read the definition above.
Common mistake
Common mistake: using “Floating Profit/Loss” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.
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The unrealized gain or loss on currently open positions.
Knowing the precise definition of “Floating Profit/Loss” prevents platform and broker-spec mistakes—a common source of size and cost errors.
Common mistake: using “Floating Profit/Loss” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.