When Selling Stocks, Which Method of Calculating Basis Provides the Greatest

question 4

Multiple Choice

When selling stocks, which method of calculating basis provides the greatest opportunity for minimizing gains or increasing losses?

• A) LIFO
• B) FIFO
• C) Weighted average
• D) Specific identification
• E) None of these

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