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long-term investment & finance definition

  1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term 1. See also holding period.
  2. Of or relating to a liability for which a long period of time (usually one year) remains until payment of the face amount comes due. A long-term bond is a long-term liability.

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