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Are stock sales capital gains? Yes — when you sell stock for more than your cost basis you realize a capital gain (or a capital loss if you sell for less). This guide explains how gains are calcula...

This article answers the question “are stock picking services worth it?” by defining stock‑picking services, summarizing how they make recommendations, reviewing empirical evidence (SPIVA and major...

This article answers “are stock options taxed as capital gains” for U.S. taxpayers. It explains ISOs, NSOs, ESPPs, RSUs and traded options; taxable events (grant/exercise/sale); AMT and reporting; ...

This guide answers: are stock options capital gains or ordinary income? It explains how ISOs, NSOs, ESPPs and market options are taxed at grant, exercise, and sale; holding periods, AMT, basis, rep...

A clear, practical guide answering: are stock gains capital gains — covering realized vs. unrealized gains, holding‑period rules, basis calculations, U.S. tax reporting (1099‑B, Form 8949, Schedule...

Stock dividends may be taxed as ordinary income or — if they meet IRS tests and holding periods — as qualified dividends at long‑term capital gains rates; this guide explains rules, reporting, exce...

A clear, practical guide explaining that dividends and capital gains are different: dividends are company distributions while capital gains arise on sale — yet qualified dividends can be taxed at t...

This article answers the question “are shipping stocks a good investment” by surveying publicly traded shipping sub‑sectors (container, dry‑bulk, tankers, LNG/gas, cruise, ports), key drivers and r...

This guide answers “are preferred stocks traded in capital markets” and explains where, how and why preferreds trade — on exchanges, in OTC institutional markets, and via ETFs — plus risks, tax nua...

This article answers the question “are pipeline stocks a good investment” by explaining what pipeline (midstream) companies are, how they earn revenue, typical investment traits, benefits and risks...