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Time Horizon

Your time horizon is the number of months, years, or decades you need to invest to achieve your financial goal.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Time Horizon [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

Your time horizon is the number of months, years, or decades you need to invest to achieve your financial goal. [1]

Source-supported connections

Time Horizon → Mentioned in the official explanation → Invest [1]

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What does Time Horizon mean in the cited reference?

Your time horizon is the number of months, years, or decades you need to invest to achieve your financial goal. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Time Horizon ↗

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