HOCK LOCK SIEW
Owning Singapore stocks has been a poor bet even for investors with long horizons
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WEALTH management experts often advise investors not to put any funds they might immediately need in the stock market.
To maximise the benefit of traditionally high returns from owning stocks, and mitigate the inherently volatile nature of this asset class, investors should plan to have as long a holding period as possible.
So, what is a suitable holding period for stocks?
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