short term
Definition
A time frame for investing in which an asset is held for one to three years. The measure of a "long term" time frame can vary depending on the asset held or the investment objective. For tax purposes, assets held for less than a year and sold for a gain are subject to a higher tax than that of the long-term capital gains rate. In business accounting measures, short term is a period of time of less than 12 months.
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