How long an investor expects to hold investments before needing the money.
Long horizons (10+ years) allow more equity exposure since cycles smooth out. Short horizons (1-3 years) demand capital preservation. Mismatching time horizon and asset allocation is a common error — both too aggressive and too conservative.
How long an investor expects to hold investments before needing the money. Long horizons (10+ years) allow more equity exposure since cycles smooth out. Short horizons (1-3 years) demand capital preservation. Mismatching time horizon and asset allocation is a common error — both too aggressive and too conservative.
In portfolio, Time Horizon is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Long horizons (10+ years) allow more equity exposure since cycles smooth out. Short horizons (1-3 years) demand capital preservation.
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