Dhirendra Kumar says what is the ideal period for which one should remain invested in equity
Answer transcript: The right way of defining long term is the time frame that does not unnerve you even if the market goes up or down by 10%. That term can change for different people. If you are still earning, 3 years is good but if you are retired then even 3 years is not long enough. The key question is what is the minimum time period to earn more than inflation? For a Sensex investment, this is 7 years.
This article was originally published on June 12, 2017.
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