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Cost Basis

Trading Term

Cost basis is the original monetary amount paid for the purchase of a security that has been adjusted for wash sales and corporate actions. When a sell trade takes place, the investor may have a capital gain or loss. To calculate the capital gain or loss, the investor must know the date and amount paid for each security sold.

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