It might indicate a one to two year period to some investors, while others may consider it to mean 20 years or more. While we will never have a singular definition of the term, it seems as though the “long-term” may be getting shorter.
Worth the Wait: Socially responsible investing in a near-sighted world
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In the investment world, the often used phrase “long-term” can mean very different things.