<prompt> Human: So Im looking to open a taxable account this year and have a simple question. How is short term vs long term capital gains indicated in your account? Like in Vanguard for example, is there a way to check what portion of your taxable funds are eligible to be withdrawn at the lower long term rate? Im aware its 1 year period but is there a good way to see this? It seems like this would be confusing when youre contributing small amounts every month, to know how much you can take out at the lower rate.Assistant: Short term shares sold were held for less than one year. Long term shares sold were held for more than one year.Human: I guess my question wasnt that clear. Im aware of the 1 year period. Im just wondering if in most brokerage accounts, theres a way to determine how much of your funds are eligible for the long term rate.  <response>: There is. In Vanguard, go to My Accounts - Cost Basis. Youll see your capital gainslosses split into two columns.And when you go to sell, you have different cost basis options. Vanguard has a little video on this, IIRC, which discusses the proscons it doesnt always make sense to sell the long-term, for example. Oh yeah, here it is 