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What Is a Realized Loss? What It Means and How It Works

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Nov 21, 2024 at 10:34AM

Key Points

  • Realized losses occur when assets are sold for less than their purchase price.
  • Realized losses can offset realized gains to reduce capital gains taxes.
  • Selling for realized losses can be strategic, especially for tax savings.
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