Does a hold-entry count as a hold for instrument currency? So in looking at the instrument currency requirements for the FAA (6 approaches, holds, intercepting &amp; tracking courses), I'm having difficulty nailing down what constitutes a hold.
Based on AIM 5-4-9(a)(5) where it talks about HILPT, it sounds like all I need is to do the hold-entry and get established inbound, which feels a bit odd since for a parallel-entry since that's nearly equivalent to a procedure turn (which I believe wouldn't count as a hold).

The holding pattern maneuver is completed when the aircraft is established on the inbound course after executing the appropriate entry.

Based on the above, I assume if I fly a HILPT as part of an approach in actual/simulated instrument conditions, I can count that as a hold. Following that logic, would flying the hold-entry at a missed approach fix also qualify as flying a hold? Or does that excerpt above only apply to a HILPT?
Is there any official guidance/interpretation provided in regards to this?
The entry of a hold is sufficient for the holding procedures task on the instrument rating practical test in the US and for execution of an instrument approach procedure that begins with a hold, so it follows that it would also be the appropriate standard of completion for currency purposes regarding the required holding procedure.
I think the text you quoted in the question serves as a sufficient source by itself.