noun
unrealized profit; paper profit
Financial term for profit that exists on paper due to an increase in asset value but has not been realized through a sale. Often contrasted with 含み損 (unrealized loss).
See also: 含み損
株価が上がって含み益が増えたが、まだ売っていない。
The stock price rose and my unrealized profit increased, but I haven't sold yet.
Unrealized gains are not recorded on the financial statements.