US market guide

Investing knowledge for United States.

Accounts, products, rules, and investor practices specific to the United States.

intermediateUS

Capital Gains Tax: A US Investor’s Guide to Gains, Losses, Holding Periods, and State Differences

Capital gains tax is the tax framework that can apply when a capital asset is sold or otherwise disposed of for more than its adjusted basis. This guide explains the US distinction between short-term and long-term results, netting gains and losses, federal rate structure, loss carryforwards, reporting, and examples of

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Treasury Bond Prices: How Par, Coupons, Yields, and Maturity Fit Together

Treasury bond prices can be below, at, or above par. This guide explains how the auction-set interest rate differs from yield to maturity, how bills, notes, bonds, TIPS, and Floating Rate Notes differ, and why maturity and rate conventions matter when reading Treasury data.

Evidence through Jul 19, 2026Read guide

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