Buy low and sell high is one of the most fundamental rules of stock investing. Knowing the cost basis of the stocks you purchase can help you estimate your potential profit should you decide to sell.

— -- Q: How do I find my cost basis on a stock? A: If I had to pick one question I get most often, it's how to figure the cost basis of a stock. Readers ask it mostly around tax time, but it ...

Melissa Horton is a financial literacy professional. She has 10+ years of experience in the financial services and planning industry. Ebony Howard is a certified public accountant and a QuickBooks ...

Cost basis is an important element of every investment you own, as it helps determine whether you'll have a taxable gain or loss when you sell. But many investors get confused about how dividends -- ...