Forever Quote by Warren Buffett
““My favourite holding period is forever””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Letter, Berkshire Hathaway, 1994
Investing with an indefinite horizon maximizes compounding and reduces transaction costs.
In simple terms: Think long term, hold forever.
Key Takeaway
Buy and hold for life.
Themes
investing
patience
compounding
Mood
confident
steady
Type
financial
advice
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- stock portfolio
- wealth building
- tax planning
Key Concepts
value investing
time horizon
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify assets you truly want to keep forever?
- How does a forever horizon affect your risk tolerance?
A Different Perspective
Market volatility can erode confidence in long‑term holding.
