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Anonymous

18 Nov 2021

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Are US stocks generally cheaper in Dec since people who want to avoid capital tax gain would try to sell off their stocks before the end of year?

Certain countries has capital gains tax where they have to pay taxes on their realised gains.

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Richard

22 Nov 2021

take care of oneself at the rest will be taken care

Most fund managers sell thei positions at the end of year holiday seasion to avoid unexpected natural disaster e.g . 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean...

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CH

18 Nov 2021

Forgot was it Peter Lynch or John Templeton who said this. back in their days, fund managers sell positions to take a break at the end of year holiday season.

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18 Nov 2021

Does not make sense to sell on dec to skip tax… I thought they will have more capital gain tax cut t...

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