“You don't want to, for instance, sell Commonwealth bank shares and then buy back the exact same number... but if you're rebalancing the portfolio at the same time, then that's certainly above board”

Paul Benson, Guidance Financial Services · Financial Autonomy · UPDATED Beyond Building Wealth: 4 Things Your Retirement Plan Might Be Missing

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sell shares and immediately rebalance the portfolio rather than buying back the exact same shares to avoid cost-base washing

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