Do you plan to hold stock for decades?

[Anonymous]

Which ones. I’m just curious how other people choose to invest

Yes I do

No I don’t

No way

[Syntosi]

With Trump coming into the white house I am selling my stocks and putting it into something that will not lose value in a recession. Looking to come back to the market in 2-4 years and see if I can buy any valuable stocks that has crashed in the market chaos that is sure to come.

[WindAtMyBack]

I think the longest I've held an individual stock is about 13-14 years. I had some good capital gains, plus 15-18% dividends in that stock.

I've had mutual funds over 20 years.

Now, I don't mess with individual stocks, only mutual funds.

[Abbycado]

Probably when I finish school and get a job. That’s a ways off.

[NaultD]

Hedge or mutual funds. So you own 1000s of stock everywhere. I hired a wealth management person for my inheritance. so I don't know exactly but that was the jist of the explanation I got, given them control of my money and it's been a good year. Less so this month but it happens over all growth.

For highest return with minimum effort or knowledge I've been looking at

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bogleheads/

I've moved my retail day job 70 % roth 401k and 5% traditional with another 5% match. Thats easy 7% higher then average and tax advantage return. At the same time could 10% at times. Higher and laziest best bang for buck.

[Ariesman81]

A portion of investments... yes. through 401k and other ETFs. They tend to be well diversified and though may not outperform the market will provide growth. Vanguard and Invesco offer some decent ones. Lately I've been diving into more dividend related stocks and have been satisfied, though it does require more hands on to ensure you're getting the best yields.

[exitseven]

I do not really invest in stocks anymore. I used to find companies I was familiar with and if they looked promising I would invest in them but usually would cash out after a year or two.

[BonzoInBitburg]

No. I trade options and short stocks mostly. But my will has instructions to convert everything to dividend paying stocks and ETFs for my wife.

[Avicenna]

Core holdings, yes, but everything is subject to change

[DrPepper12]

I don't hold individual stocks. Non actively managed diversified Index mutual funds with a.3% expense ratio is the way to go.

[OddBeMe]

If you're smart, an index fund that's managed well. Where dying stocks are constantly sold off.

[QuietRunner]

My 401k yes. Some stock maybe, others I'll sell soon.