long-term investments
Wealth held patiently
Long-term investments are assets held for extended periods, typically over a year, with the expectation of appreciation or income rather than quick profit.
These include stocks, bonds, real estate, and retirement accounts.
The strategy assumes patience will weather short-term volatility: She put her inheritance into long-term investments rather than spending it.
Contrasts with day trading or speculation.
- portfolioCollected works or assets
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
- bondsTies that unite
- stocksOwnership stakes or inventory
- dividendsProfits paid to shareholders
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long-term investmentsday trading
Same-session securities speculation
swing trading · scalping · money market funds · liquid assets · current assets
long-term investmentsspeculation
Unproven theorizing or risky investment
high-frequency trading · arbitrage · hot money · speculative trading · day trading
long-term investmentsinstant gratification
Satisfaction without delay
spending · cash hoarding · gambling · panic selling · disinvestment
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