holding period

holding period definition - finance
The length of time that an asset or investment is likely to be held. For instance, in order to lessen capital gains taxes, the asset or investment must be held for 12 months or longer.

Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary Copyright © 2003 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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