Long-term gain

Definition

A profit on the sale of a capital assets held longer than 12 months, and eligible for long-term capital gains tax treatment.

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Black Friday
A precipitous drop in a financial market . The original Black Friday occurred on September 24, 1869, when prospectors attempted to corner the gold market.

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