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posted Jun 6, 2019 1:35:31 AM

How do I calculate the cost basis for a stock that split multiple times and then sold some of in 2017?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 1:35:32 AM

The cost basis would use the same ratio as the number of shares sold.  For example, if you sold three-quarters of the 2017 shares then the cost basis would be 3/4 of the original cost. The number of shares before and after the splits should make no difference in determining the cost basis.

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 1:35:32 AM

The cost basis would use the same ratio as the number of shares sold.  For example, if you sold three-quarters of the 2017 shares then the cost basis would be 3/4 of the original cost. The number of shares before and after the splits should make no difference in determining the cost basis.