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“If, when making a stock investment, you're not considering holding it at least ten years, don't waste more than ten minutes considering it.” quote by Warren Buffett
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“If, when making a stock investment, you're not considering holding it at least ten years, don't waste more than ten minutes considering it.”

Warren Buffett

About This Quote

Source Speech: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting, 1996

Invest with a long‑term horizon; short‑term focus wastes time.

In simple terms: Think long term, act short.

Key Takeaway

Invest for ten years, not ten minutes.

Themes

investing patience time value

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

advice financial

When to use this quote

  • retirement planning
  • stock selection
  • portfolio building

Key Concepts

compound interest behavioral finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How long would you hold a stock?
  • What does patience buy you?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term market noise can dominate decisions.

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