If your short/long term realized loss is displayed as a positive number, it is likely due to a wash sale. Per the wash sale rule, when a position is re-opened the losses are added back into the position, which could give a positive short/long term realized loss.
Why does my Short Term Realized Loss show as a positive number?
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Why does my statement not reflect my loss?
Your statement is likely not reflecting your loss due to a “wash sale” A sale of stock or securities is considered a "wash sale" if a trader sells shares or securities at a loss and purchases the same or equivalent shares or securities within the 61-day wash sale period, which includes the 30 calendar days before the sale, the day of the sale, and 30 calendar days following the sale. When the loss on the sale is deferred, the amount of the loss is added to the cost basis of shares purchased during the wash sale period ("replacement shares"). Upon the sale of the replacement shares, the disallowed loss is incorporated into the calculations of the gain or loss on the replacement shares and recognized. Additionally, the holding period of the original shares is added to the holding period of the newly acquired shares or securities…
Why is my average cost per share higher than my purchase price?
The discrepancy between your average cost per share and your purchase price is likely due to the wash sale rule. This rule is an important tax regulation that can affect your cost basis and realized gains or losses. Here is a detailed explanation of how this works:…
How do I see current wash sales?
You can see current wash sales by viewing an Activity Statement that includes "Lot Details". Look in the Trades section for the "LD" code which signifies that a loss has been disallowed due to Wash Sales.
For more information on Wash Sales, please…
How long do I have to hold a stock to be considered Long Term?
A Long stock position has to be held more than a one year period before a closing trade would be considered a Long Term profit gain or loss. If you sold a long stock position that you owned for less than one year it would be considered a Short Term gain or loss. Any Short stock position you hold is borrowed therefore it is always considered to be a Short Term Gain or Loss regardless of when it was opened and then closed…