Examines accepted methods of calculating the effect of deferred realization on the effective rate of capital gains tax paid by common shareholders. Proposes a valuation-based method that is designed for growth stocks where gains are accrued gradually and realized in lump sums.

Coyne, Fabozzi, and Yaari reply to Kiefer's comments about effective capital gains tax rates.

Resemblance in portfolio composition of sheltered and unsheltered equity funds held by open-end U.S. investment companies is consistent with their practice of identifying sheltered vs. unsheltered claims on the same portfolios instead of segregating portfolios based on shareholders' tax...