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Realized profit and loss
Also searched as: realized P&L, closed P&L
What does Realized profit and loss mean?
Realized profit and loss is the result booked when a position, or part of it, is closed. Net realized results include the costs recognized by the accounting method.
Example
Closing a trade for $220 gross profit with $12 in costs leaves $208 net.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Distinguish gross trade results from the net figure used by an evaluation or payout rule.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.