paper loss

A loss that is realized only by selling something (such as a security) that has decreased in market value. — Also termed unrealized loss.

paper loss 账面损失；未实现损失已发生而尚未实现的损失，如持有的证券价格下跌，则会有账面损失，但只有在抛售证券之后，才会变为实际损失。