For Equities Long Term Investing Starts At Three Decades

For Equities, Long Term Investing Starts At Three Decades

The recommended timeframe for investing in stocks is 30 to 35 years and advises, authors, brokers and fund managers who insist on using a lower bound of five to ten years are off by a factor of three. Even two decades is too short: it is merely when things start to improve. That according to a recently published research report authored by Mathieu Bouville PhD.

Full report: When Investing In Stocks, The Long Term Starts At Three Decades

Mathieu’s research finds that the full benefits of long-term investment are not reached for 30 to 35 years, which is as long as it takes to be insulated from market cycles.

The phrase “long-term investment...