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Finance, translated.

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FIFO

Orders

First in, first out: the oldest available tax lot is treated as sold first.

Why it matters: Lot selection affects reported cost basis and realized gain or loss.

Tax lot

Orders

A specific block of shares with its own purchase date and cost.

Why it matters: Selling different lots can change realized gains, holding periods, and records.