The inventory is holding down real estate prices in many areas of the country and in turn could hold down property values for the long term because the neighborhoods are changing from a community of owner-occupied homes to rentals.
The sell off in BRIC equities represents buying opportunities for many fund managers who hold a long term view.
Although in many cases high expectations are already priced into foreign assets, they still hold some of the best hopes for strong returns over the long term.
That's true even if you sell the shares the day after the distribution from your plan, since the rule requiring you to hold the stock more than one year to qualify for long-term capital gain rates does not apply to NUA stock withdrawn as part of an LSD.
However, investors should not become too exuberant, too willing to buy and hold, too confident that all is well again for the long-term.
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Since those funds generally prefer long-term plans because they usually hold shares for relatively longer periods of time, Icahn's currently stated goals might not make him the most appealing candidate.
Step two, says Wilson, is to hold politicians accountable for short term promises they make without factoring in the long term consequences.
Long term, such free trade agreements hold great promise for spurring increased competitiveness, including in sectors like agriculture, now largely zombified by decades of government protection.
Reverse mortgages, which hold great promise as a way for the frail elderly to pay for long-term care costs while living at home, are failing to do the job.
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They do not receive any special treatment, such as long-term capital gains, even if you hold the ETF for several years.
In fact, studies have shown that if investors were to stay out of the market for the first two years of each presidential term, and then buy and hold for the last two years they would substantially outperform the market over the long-term.
Given this risk, it may be better to sign a long-term lease at a low rental rate than to hold out for a premium rent in a year or two.
As a result of these different incentives, Baupost would be more likely to hold on to winning investments for the long-run rather than selling them quickly to spike short-term performance statistics.
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Considering the upward sloping expected long-term demand trajectory for Asian countries, the attraction that this project might hold is not difficult to fathom.
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If, however, you hold the ISO shares for more than a year before selling, all your profit is taxed as long-term capital gains at a current top rate of 15%.
Look for securities of financially strong companies trading at discounted valuations. (Value beats growth over the long term, but some securities are cheap for a reason.) Also, hold a variety of stocks and bonds, including international securities.
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The currency has to drop far below its new long-term value to make room for the subsequent appreciation that will persuade investors to hold the bonds.
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