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Trading profit

The Profit made on a Position held for less than one year. It is taxed at Ordinary income rates rather than the more favorable long-term Capital gains rate.

Related Terms: 10 Capital, Cap, Inc., Long, Long-term, Ordinary income, Profit, Position, Term, Tax
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Additional Related Terms: Allowance for depreciation, Adjustable rate, Accrual of discount, After-tax basis, Amortization of premium, At par, All or any part, At best, At call, Accumulated earnings tax