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sarahsjs(Initiate)Initiate
20 Jan 2026

I read this statement from an ATO expert on this forum -


"If you hold the bullion as an investment it is considered a capital asset." (italics and bolding mine)


what is the definition or defining characteristics of an 'investment' according to the ATO? I searched it up on the ATO website and couldnt find anything meaningful for me. i want to determine if the bullion i have purchased is an investment or not.


thank you.



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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
20 Jan 2026

It is an investment if you are not continually buying and selling = trading in gold.


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sarahsjs(Initiate)Initiate
21 Jan 2026

sorry but that didnt answer my question.


i simply want to know 'what is the ato's definition or what are the key characteristics of 'investment''; irrespective of what the underlying asset might be. how is determined if something is bought or sold with 'investing' in mind?


thank you

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