[xvedejas]

> the price of gold continued to rise as they did this

This would mean they sold low and bought high, right?

[renewiltord]

It’s because they’re using European mathematics. You wouldn’t understand if you’re American.

In reality the article is attempting to account for a capital gain pnl accounting for taxes.

[eru]

I'm not sure the central bank is paying capital gains taxes?

[DaedalusII]

price of gold dropped from $5500 to $4600 in the last few weeks then came back. all is possible

[mort96]

Then they didn't make money as a result of the price rising, which is what the original commenter and article claimed.

[coldtea]

Usually that's how you want your selling and buying combos to be...