"Let's say you bought a certain stock at $20"
In this example, if it were me,
Bought at $20, sold at $25, making a profit of $5
Immediately bought back at $25, added at $21 (depending on the number of shares, but if the same amount, the average would be $23)
Sold for $25 and made a $2 profit.
Immediately bought for $25 and sold for $50, making a profit of $25.
Wonder if I've realized a total profit of $32 (excluding tax and fees) from 5+2+25.
I don't understand why one would leave unrealized gains and losses when it's uncertain how long it will take for the stock price to double.
nosi OP : The $2 profit in the middle is the average, so actually it's a $4 profit, right?