Q: Just wondering what happens if:
1) If one buys equal amounts of the same Canadian listed company on TSE and NYSE in their respective currencies.
2) After 1 year TSE price has not changed but US/CDN dollar rate has increased.
3) If US listed stock is sold would there be a capital loss?
Thanks,
Steve
1) If one buys equal amounts of the same Canadian listed company on TSE and NYSE in their respective currencies.
2) After 1 year TSE price has not changed but US/CDN dollar rate has increased.
3) If US listed stock is sold would there be a capital loss?
Thanks,
Steve
5i Research Answer:
For taxes, the average cost base would be the Canadian dollar equivalent price of both trades. So, yes, there can be a taxable loss if currency moves against an investor.