Capital Gains

fundamental

A capital gain occurs when you sell an investment for more than you paid for it. Short-term capital gains (assets held less than one year) are taxed as ordinary income in the US. Long-term capital gains (held over one year) receive preferential tax rates of 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income level.

Related Terms

Dividend Yield Tax-Loss Harvesting Total Return

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