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The phrase 'Time in the market' refers to what?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Trading stocks during profitable times

  2. B

    Analyzing stocks for investment duration

  3. The holding period of an investment in equities

    Correct answer

  4. D

    The optimal time of day to buy stocks

Why this is the answer

'Time in the market' emphasizes the importance of sustained investment over time rather than timing market entries and exits.

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