Financial Glossary

Here you’ll find clear and concise explanations of key financial terms and concepts. Our goal is to help you better understand essential topics across the financial world.

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Time Horizon

Time horizon is the length of time you expect to hold an investment before needing the money for a specific financial goal. Time horizons are usually categorized as short-term (a few years or less), medium-term (3–10 years), or long-term (10+ years). Your time horizon influences your investment choices and the amount of risk you can take—longer horizons typically support more risk, while shorter ones require safer investments.

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