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Investing Basics Beginner: Capital Gains

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1.
Sales of art, antiques, gems, and stamps are exempt from capital gains taxes.
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False. Collectibles, including art, antiques, gems, and stamps, are subject to capital gains taxes.
2.
A capital gain is the amount of money you make when you buy an investment.
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False. A capital gain is the amount of money you make when you sell an investment.
3.
Long-term capital gains are taxed at higher rates than short-term capital gains.
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False. Long-term gains are taxed at lower rates than short-term gains. This is meant to encourage investors to invest for longer periods.
4.
Having an unrealized gain means your asset decreases in value while you are still holding it.
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False. A gain is unrealized if an asset increases, not decreases, in value while you are still holding onto it.
5.
The amount you get for selling an asset is known as the basis.
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False. The amount you get for selling an asset is called the amount realized.