HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt HoldThe financial definition for Hold:To maintain ownership of a security over a long period of time. "Hold" is also a recommendation of an analyst who is not positive enough on a stock to recommend a buy, but not negative enough on the stock to recommend a sell. Similar MatchesAnnualized holding period returnAnnualized holding period returnThe annual rate of return that when compounded t times generates the same t-period holding return as actually occurred from period 1 to period t. Anticipated holding periodAnticipated holding periodThe period of time an individual expects to hold an asset. Bank holding companyBank holding companyA company that owns or has controlling interest in two or more banks and/or other bank holding companies. Further SuggestionsBuy and hold strategyConflict between bondholders and stockholders Cross holdings High withholding tax interest income Holder Holding period Holding period return Click to compare definitions of Hold Click to view definitions beginning ho |