Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS ...

When an investment you purchase increases in value, you have an unrealized gain until you decide to sell it, at which point you have a realized gain. Conversely, if an investment you own declines in ...

Bonds don't get as much attention in the investing world as stocks do, but they play an equally important function in investment portfolios. The predictable cash flows that bonds offer stand in stark ...