The Power of Long Term Investing

Long-term investment horizons are often talked about, but not always practiced. For most clients, investment goals are measured in years (or maybe even decades). But many investment professionals feel the need to prove their worth in quarterly increments (this can be for a host of varying reasons, but we see it all the time). 

At CDI, we feel that a myopic focus can create a misalignment between clients’ actual goals and the investment advice they receive. To that end, two of our lead Portfolio Managers sat down to discuss why our investing philosophy (and the corporate culture that fuels it) at CDI is different, and why we believe it leads to better alignment between our clients’ goals and the returns we seek to achieve.

Highlights-

1. Long-term focus allows for better investment decisions

• By looking at a 5-year horizon instead of the next quarter, investors can focus on the fundamentals of a business
• This approach helps to eliminate short-term noise and better identify long-term trends

2. Short-term pressure is prevalent in the investment industry

• Many firms chase short-term returns, even if they claim to have a long-term focus
• Cultural hurdles within organizations prevent the execution of a true long-term strategy
• Investment professionals often need to prove their value in shorter time periods than the long-term horizons of their clients

3. Creating a culture of long-term focus is essential

• City Different Investments has been intentional in cultivating a culture that aligns with long-term investment strategies
• The firm ensures that the outcomes of its clients and investment teams are in harmony

4. A strong partnership with clients is crucial for long-term success

• A key component of a long-term approach is fostering a transparent and robust partnership with clients

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