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Investment

ウォッシュセール

A securities transaction in which an investor sells a security at a loss and repurchases a substantially identical security shortly before or after, typically to claim a tax loss. Often disallowed by tax authorities.

Quick answer: A securities transaction in which an investor sells a security at a loss and repurchases a substantially identical security shortly before or after, typically to claim a tax loss. Often disallowed by tax authorities.

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Quick answer

A securities transaction in which an investor sells a security at a loss and repurchases a substantially identical security shortly before or after, typically to claim a tax loss. Often disallowed by tax authorities.

Why it matters

ウォッシュセール matters because it supports clear communication in Investment contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is ウォッシュセール?

In this glossary, ウォッシュセール refers to: A securities transaction in which an investor sells a security at a loss and repurchases a substantially identical security shortly before or after, typically to claim a tax loss. Often disallowed by tax authorities.

How is ウォッシュセール used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ウォッシュセールで同じ証券を30日以内に再購入すると、米国税務当局は損失控除を認めません。"

Why does ウォッシュセール matter in finance?

ウォッシュセール matters because it supports clear communication in Investment contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Who uses ウォッシュセール?

ウォッシュセール is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does ウォッシュセール belong to?

In this glossary, ウォッシュセール is grouped under Investment. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework and published by Protermify Finance as a static finance reference page.

Definition

A securities transaction in which an investor sells a security at a loss and repurchases a substantially identical security shortly before or after, typically to claim a tax loss. Often disallowed by tax authorities.

Operational example

The IRS disallows tax deductions for losses resulting from a wash sale if the same security is repurchased within 30 days.

Localized term

ウォッシュセール

Localized example

ウォッシュセールで同じ証券を30日以内に再購入すると、米国税務当局は損失控除を認めません。

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

Category

Investment

Exam relevance

  • CFA
  • ACCA
  • FRM

Target audience

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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