Definition
A gain on an asset held for a relatively brief tax period.
Why it’s relevant today
Fast trading can generate sizable tax obligations.
Why it matters
Short-term treatment can materially reduce after-tax return.
A gain on an asset held for a relatively brief tax period.
Fast trading can generate sizable tax obligations.
Short-term treatment can materially reduce after-tax return.
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