Probably a stupid question for most of you, so apologies: if I invest $10k in stocks/bonds combo, make $400 profit, and decide to withdraw 10k after 4 months. Do I pay taxes on that or taxes kick in once I go above the amount of $ I invested?

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If you buy 10 shares at $1000 and each share increases to 1050 (total value =$10,500) and you sell 9 shares, you pay taxes on the $450 profit of $50 per share.

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The moment you sell something with profit, it’s considered a realised gain.

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