Tax Terms Glossary | Gain Power With Knowledge

Hedging Transaction: A transaction that limits investment risk, generally through the use of derivative securities, such as options, futures, and forwards.
Holding company: A company whose main purpose is to hold shares of other companies.
Holding Company Regime: A jurisdiction that provides tax benefits to a holding company.
Holding Period: The length of time that an investment is held.
House Ways and Means Committee: The committee in the U.S. House of Representatives that introduces most new tax legislation.