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The week's question
In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: LongTermBRK ✹  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Jain sale for those who don't have Barrons
Date: 09/16/24 2:39 PM
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I think the answer is simple.

I just got a targeted email ad this morning. It says “the middle class doesn’t have to worry about Kamala Harris’ tax plan. She proposes taxing unrealized capital gains over $100 million! Do YOU have unrealized gains over $100 million?”.

Now suppose Ajit got this e-mail. Or Warren Buffett.

I’m pretty sure that explains their behavior. Cost basis matters more than ever.
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