>>554066Yes and if you make under a certain amount per year (like $10,000) then you don't have to pay any taxes, you're in a $0 tax bracket, and my dividends from SPY would probably be less, and if not then I pay the glowníggers their $15 or something.
You never ever pay taxes on unrealized gains.
It doesn't matter if you made 5 billion dollars, you pay $0 taxes unless you actually sell the stock.