Had costco shares with cost basis of $312. Sold at peak for $604.
LTCG is 15% plus state, or $60 per share. If I were to buy back, I have to buy at a price below $544 to breakeven, factoring tax.
My view is unless one is planning to get rid of a stock for good, there is no point in selling and giving a cut to Uncle Sam.
Exceptions would be bubble stocks that I don't want to name in order to not offend anyone holding the stuff carriers.
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