Profit/Loss

Profit/Loss (P/L) shows how much an investment has gained or lost.

Approved short definition: How much an investment has gained or lost. Example: After a position is closed, its P/L shows how much was gained or lost on that position. Do not use: Do not use “Profit/Loss” without clarifying the level if the context is ambiguous. P/L for a position, an asset, and Portfolio Value can refer to different figures. Aliases / search terms: P/L, profit loss, profit and loss, gain loss, gains and losses, return, position P/L, asset P/L, portfolio P/L, unrealised P/L, realised P/L Related terms: Portfolio Value, Portfolio, Position, Asset, Cash Available, Total Invested, Open Position, Closed Position, Unrealised Profit/Loss, Realised Profit/Loss