2006-10-15 17:40:26 · 4 answers · asked by my_belovd 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
If your stock is up 20%, then on paper you have 20% gain. "money on paper" OR 'unrealized gain'
In reality, you have nothing until the asset is sold and 'realized' as a gain.
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/paperprofitorloss.asp
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2006-10-15 17:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by Zak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically, it is assets that aren't liquid. Like, if your house is worth $500k, that's part of your money on paper...but you cant go out and spend that tomorrow. The same goes for securities (stocks and bonds).
2006-10-16 00:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by Rosie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard those words before from a a friend, and she explained that her money was all in investments, and groan, she had no liquid assets recently and was" paper rich and cash poor."
It may also imply a paycheck that hasnt been cashed yet.
In other words, all your friend probably wants to say is " I have no cash on me toay, can you please pay for the meal?"
LOL
2006-10-16 00:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever asset is available in form of securities, shares, debt bonds etc. has been considered as money of paper.
2006-10-16 07:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by slimshady3in 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋