The strategy of buying securities with the intention of holding them for a very long period — ideally forever. Buffett's quote: "Our favorite holding period is forever." Emphasizes the benefits of minimizing taxes and transaction costs.
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| 1961 | mention |
| 1986 | first |
| 1987 | key |
| 1996 | key |
| 2008 | key |
| 2020 | key |
| 2025 | key |