May be associated with the presence of sodium in drinking water when present in high concentrations. Often from saltwater intrusion, mineral dissolution, industrial and domestic waste. Deteriorates plumbing, water heaters, and municipal water-works equipment at high levels.
Cost basis is the original price paid for shares of a security plus or minus certain adjustments required by applicable tax rules such as adjustments with respect to reinvested distributions and sales charges.
A: Average Cost Basis is a common accounting method for valuing the cost of shares in a mutual fund account by averaging the effect of all transactions in the account. The cost per share is determined by dividing the aggregate cost amount by the total shares in the account. The basis of the shares redeemed is determined by multiplying the shares redeemed by the calculated average cost per share.