Physical gold in the form of bars, coins or jewelry is taxed as a “collectible” in the U.S. The collectible capital gains rate typically surpasses that of long-term capital gains for most securities; any profits realized after owning for more than one year prior to sale will incur a ma...
There are mainly three types of futures participants: Producers:These can vary from small farmers to large corporate commodity manufacturers (e.g. gold miners). Their primary aim is to sell their commodities on the market. In order to protect their commodities against price against declines, they...
It is important to have a clear understanding of how your contributions and withdrawals will be taxed. For instance, contributions to a traditional gold IRA are tax-deductible, but withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income. On the other hand, contributions to a Roth gold IRA are not tax-deducti...
The company is growing increasingly valuable as its revenues and profits soar. Many retail investors are likely wondering when they'll get their chance to invest in the company. Here's a look at what to consider if that opportunity ever arises. Is SpaceX publicly traded? SpaceX doesn't trad...
Arbitrage:Traders may exploit price discrepancies between the futures market and the spot market to generate profits through arbitrage opportunities. They can simultaneously buy in the cheaper market and sell in the more expensive market. Trading futures contracts involves inherent risks, including market...
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In theUS, for example, Ethereum is considered property by the IRS, so capital gains tax will be required on profits. What’s more, if you decide to ‘stake’ Ethereum for passive rewards, the proceeds will be taxed as income. In terms of regulatory implications, Ethereum can be bought...
Word to the wise: not all ETFs are passive. Double-check that your pick tracks an index and not the mood swings of some fund manager. Objective– The magic words we’re looking for here are something like,“Fund X seeks to track the performance of the index.”Or something to that effe...
Main disadvantage for CFDs vs. spread betting:Profits on CFDs are taxed as capital gains. Commissions may also factor in as a larger cost for traders depending upon the frequency of their trades, their holding periods, and the spreads charged by their spread...
Crypto Futures ETF GainsSame as other futures-based ETFsTaxed as 60% long-term (up to 20% + 3.8% NIIT) and 40% short-term (up to 37% + 3.8% NIIT) capital gains Currency ETFs GainsProfits taxed as ordinary income, often structured as grantor trusts.No long-term capital gains treatment...