Holding period is how long you own an investment. It determines tax treatment: under 1 year = short-term (ordinary rates); 1+ years = long-term (preferential capital gains rates). Affects tax-loss harvesting and wash sales.
Example
Hold 366 days for long-term capital gains treatment.
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