Holding Period
The length of time an asset is owned, which determines whether gains are classified as short-term (held one year or less, taxed as ordinary income) or long-term (held more than one year, taxed at preferential capital gains rates).
The length of time an asset is owned, which determines whether gains are classified as short-term (held one year or less, taxed as ordinary income) or long-term (held more than one year, taxed at preferential capital gains rates).