Short-term gain or loss

A Capital gain or loss on an investment which was held for less than some minimum amount of time (often a year and a day). A Short-term gain usually results in a higher Tax rate than a Long-term gain.

Related Terms: 9 Capital, Cap, High, Long, Long-term, Short-term, Short, Term, Tax

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Additional Related Terms: 52-week high, 30-day wash rule, Allowance for depreciation, Adjustable rate, Accrual of discount, After-tax basis, Amortization of premium, At par, All or any part, At best