intermediate term investment & finance definition
A time period that falls somewhere between short- and
long-term. Intermediate term has many different definitions depending on who
uses the term. Stock analysts typically are referring to a period ranging from
6 months to 18 months when they use intermediate term.
See intermediate term in Wall Street Words
Of or relating to an investment with an expected holding period somewhere between short-term and long-term. For bonds, collectibles, and real estate, intermediate-term usually refers to a holding period that ranges between one and seven years. For stocks, intermediate-term indicates a somewhat shorter period of six months to several years. For futures and options contracts, intermediate-term ranges from one month to several months.
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