holding cost

What it costs to keep a domain name (glossary)domain name A readable internet name made of labels separated by dots. Full definition of domain name over time, mainly the yearly renewal (glossary)renewal Paying to extend a domain registration for more time. Full definition of renewal fee. For a large portfolio (glossary)portfolio A collection of domains held by one owner. Full definition of portfolio this bill is the main expense, so investors regularly decide which names to keep and which to let expire. Registry (glossary)registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry price rises increase it directly.