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     • The cost basis, or purchasing price, is $1,000.
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   What is the cost basis of XYZ stock?

   • Typically, when you purchase shares of stock, the cost basis is simply the price you paid for each share. Say you purchased 10 shares of XYZ for $100 per share in a taxable brokerage account. The total cost would be $1,000, and your cost basis for each individual share would be $100.

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   How much is a cost basis for 5 shares?

   • Your cost basis for the additional five shares would then be $120 per share, or $600. Adding everything together would give you a cost basis of $1,600 for all 15 shares that were sold. The average cost method for determining cost basis is most commonly used for mutual funds.

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   How to calculate cost basis if you buy multiple shares?

   • First, you can use the “first in, first out” (FIFO) method, which is usually recommended if you bought multiple shares of the same stock on different dates. If you’re calculating cost basis using first in, first out rules then you’d use the price you paid for the shares initially.

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   How much does it cost to buy XYZ stock?

   • Say you purchased 10 shares of XYZ for $100 per share in a taxable brokerage account. The total cost would be $1,000, and your cost basis for each individual share would be $100. A year later, XYZ stock is trading at $150 per share, and you decide to sell five shares.

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   Oct 2, 2022 · You pay $100 per share in March, $125 per share in July and $140 per share in October. The first in, first out method would use the $100 per share you paid back in March to calculate...

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   Sep 15, 2022 · Cost basis is the original purchase price of an asset. Understanding cost basis and how to track it is important for tax-efficient investing.

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   Jun 28, 2021 · The cost basis, or purchasing price, is $1,000. If you sell the stock at the end of one year for $1,600 or $16 per share, you have a taxable capital gain of $600. If the stock paid a dividend...

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   May 31, 2019 · I've just started using yahoo finance. I've only bought shares at atm. I've added Portfolio->My holdings-> Symbol-> Lot. Under Lot what is the value to enter on Cost basis? Is it share cost per share or it's total cost for all shares?

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   Apr 30, 2024 · The cost basis for stocks and mutual funds is generally the price you paid when you purchased the asset, plus any other trading costs. However, there are several methods to calculate cost...

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   Apr 29, 2024 · How much did you make—or lose—on that investment? The answer lies in figuring out what's called your cost basis. More than just a point of pride, it is key to your capital gains tax bill. If you're savvy about cost basis, you can choose which shares to sell, which can ultimately help you lower your tax bill.