[Event] Do You Believe in Long-Term Investing?

Warren Buffett once said:

“If you were given a punch card with only 20 holes for your entire investing life, each investment decision would use up one hole.” You’d probably think a lot harder before punching, right?

That’s the essence of long-term investing — being selective, patient, and focused on what you truly understand.

Most people chase the next hot stock. Buffett doesn’t. He simply buys great businesses — and holds them long enough to let compounding do the work.

How about you? Do you believe in long-term investing?

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Comment below and tell us:

  • Do you believe in long-term investing?

  • How many “punches” have you already used — and which stocks would you hold for years, no matter what happens? why?

📅 Event Duration

  • Nov 14 – Nov 21

# Buffett Farewell Letter: Is the Last Lesson Resonating With You?

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  • koolgal
    ·2025-11-14
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    🌟🌟🌟Do I believe in long term investing ?  Absolutely!  Because long term investing isn't just a strategy .  It is a philosophy.  A love letter to patience .  A punch card with only 20 holes as Warren Buffett once said .  Each punch must matter.  Each decision must not be taken lightly.

    I punched $DBS(D05.SI)$ not because it was trendy but because it ticks all the core fundamentals that I hold dear.

    I saw DBS as a fortress bank, a dividend machine and a symbol of Singapore's resilience .  I held through the cycles ,through the temptation to trade and today I am up 132 %.

    Long term investing is an emotional discipline .  It is watching my portfolio growing through the magic of compounding.

    @TigerEvents @TigerStars @TigerClub @Tiger_SG @CaptainTiger

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    • koolgalReplying toicycrystal
      Best of luck 🍀🍀🍀
      2025-11-15
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    • koolgalReplying toicycrystal
      May you have a winning week ahead 🌈🌈🌈💰💰💰
      2025-11-15
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    • koolgalReplying toicycrystal
      Happy weekend 🏖️🏖️🏖️
      2025-11-15
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  • Shyon
    ·2025-11-14
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    I absolutely believe in long-term investing. Buffett’s punch-card idea always reminds me that every decision should be intentional, not emotional. The fewer decisions I make, the more carefully I evaluate each one — and that mindset keeps me focused on sustainable growth instead of chasing short-term hype.

    If I had only 20 punches, I think I’ve used a handful so far on businesses I genuinely understand and believe in. Companies like Tesla and Palantir are part of that list — not because they’re “hot,” but because I see long-term potential in their technology, execution, and the markets they’re shaping. I’d hold them through volatility as long as their fundamentals and long-range trajectory stay intact.

    To me, long-term investing is about patience, conviction, and letting compounding do the heavy lifting. I’d rather own a few great companies for many years than constantly jump in and out of trades. Fewer punches — stronger conviction.

    @TigerEvents @Tiger_comments @TigerStars

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  • j islandfund
    ·2025-11-15
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    I never gave enough thought to long term. trades here. my instant reaction was get in get out in a profit. but this whole time has taught me there's  no quick fixes. and the profits rarely cone when you need them ⭐🐯
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  • 1PC
    ·2025-11-18
    Yes, I believe in long-term investing 🕰️📈! Buffett’s punch card wisdom hits hard — I’ve already used up mine as a rookie 😅. Can I get a new one please[Bless]? If I had to pick one stock to hold for years, it’s DBS 💼—strong fundamentals, steady dividends, and regional dominance. Long-term investing is about patience, conviction, and letting compounding do its magic ✨@JC888 @Barcode @Shyon @koolgal @Shernice軒嬣 2000 @Aqa @DiAngel
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  • Peter Soon
    ·2025-11-15
    我相信长期投资。自2021年以来,我一直持有几家Magnificent 7公司。像苹果、英伟达、微软、Meta、亚马逊、Alphabet和特斯拉这样的“Magni 7”公司,都是基本面良好、市值巨大的公司。它们很稳定,适合长期投资。
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  • Subramanyan
    ·2025-11-15
    Warren Buffet's advice is really spot on. And while it appears deceptively simple (and is indeed simple too), it is perhaps one of the more difficult ones to put into practice, especially when behavioral biases start playing their games. Therefore, prioritising "time in the market" over "timing the market," allows one to ride out short-term market volatility and benefit from the compounding effect of returns over time. This disciplined and patient strategy minimizes emotional decision-making that hampers returns.

    Reinvesting earnings to generate their own returns & exponential growth is a plus too. Going long term actually reduces the stress of investing - the amount of pressure investment decisions can give is incredible and if we can reduce it, is all the better: no wonder the "dead men's portfolio" tale is quite popular.

    I seriously believe in this approach though I am able to stick to such counters with only about 50% of portfolio: 3 Singapore banks, SingTel.

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  • TLim
    ·2025-11-14
    Long-term investing only applies to good companies or simply just invest in low cost S&P500 ETF. Invest long-term in lousy companies will still produce crappy results.
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  • Universe宇宙
    ·2025-11-14
    很高兴听到沃伦·巴菲特说有20次机会。但如果你只有一次成功的机会,就像《复仇者联盟3:无限战争》中奇异博士面对灭霸一样,你会怎么做?[Thinking]
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  • Frisbee
    ·2025-11-20
    Yes, I do. Historical data shows that long-term investors tend to achieve stronger and more consistent returns compared to frequent short-term trading. @Shop @luv2trade
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  • deal2deal
    ·2025-11-20
    Yes, I believe in long-term investing. While markets fluctuate, a long-term approach allows me to stay patient and benefit from overall market growth. @Frisbee @onlyYou
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  • AhGong
    ·2025-11-20
    Yes, I believe in long-term investing because it aligns with my goal of building sustainable wealth and taking advantage of compounding over the years. @nickname168 @luv2trade
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  • nickname168
    ·2025-11-20
    Yes, I believe in long-term investing. It helps me stay focused on my financial goals without being overly affected by short-term market fluctuations. @Shop @AhGong
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  • onlyYou
    ·2025-11-20
    Yes, I believe in long-term investing because it provides a more stable and disciplined approach to building wealth, allowing investments the time they need to compound and deliver sustainable returns. @Frisbee @deal2deal
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  • Aqa
    ·2025-11-19
    I must have believed in long-term investing to be still standing tall after the CLOB clobbing, Asian Financial Crisis and the Subprime crash which led to severe economic recession. Long-term investing includes holding individual stocks, ETFs, or bonds for years to benefit from gradual appreciation and compounding. Key strategies include focusing on strong companies with good fundamentals, consistent earnings growth, a competitive advantage, and a history of paying good dividends. Use as many “punches” as we can with dollar cost averaging regularly to build a resilient portfolio including $Apple(AAPL)$, $American Express(AXP)$, $Bank of America(BAC)$, $Coca-Cola(KO)$ and $DBS(D05.SI)$. Thanks @TigerEvents @TigerStars @Tiger_SG @icycrystal @1PC Thanks for tag. Cheers!🥂
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      @1PC Thanks for the invite! 🍺
      2025-11-19
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  • zerolih
    ·2025-11-18
    After trying out a few trades, I realized I’m more comfortable with long-term investing. DCA into solid companies or ETFs like VOO feels lower-risk and gives me peace of mind.
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  • Joanne jojo
    ·2025-11-16
    Yes absolutely. I believe assent allocate into correct place and let the time to do the compounding work, it will keep generating cash. The longer the time, the higher the compound rate. So we should stay healthy , live longer and DCA to what we believe in
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  • peakaboo
    ·2025-11-16
    Long term investment in the strong fundamental company is a sure win for your future freedom. Spend money on your freedom, buy your freedom, compound it and the more you spend the more time you have for your own. You can decide your life direction when you have the freedom.

    DCA is also a good strategy when combine with buying when discount. 😉

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  • Lanceljx
    ·2025-11-15
    只有当基础业务能够经受住冲击、持续产生现金并在数十年内保持相关性时,长期投资才会发挥作用。时间会放大质量——但也会惩罚弱势公司——因此“永远持有”只适用于拥有护城河、纪律和低生存风险的公司。

    如果我一生的“拳头”数量有限,我会把它们留给几个持久的名字:

    伯克希尔哈撒韦公司因其现金实力和危机抵御能力而受到表彰。
    微软因其不可替代的软件生态系统。
    Alphabet搜索、YouTube及其数据护城河。
    亚马逊for AWS及其无与伦比的物流。
    Visa/Mastercard的全球支付渠道。
    Costco采用稳定复合的会员模式。
    鉴于其人工智能领先地位但波动性较高,英伟达只能谨慎调整规模。

    这些是我在任何周期都会持有多年的公司类型,因为它们的商业模式可以很好地老化,而不是随着趋势而褪色。

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  • L.Lim
    ·2025-11-15
    Long term investing and compounding should be the main form of investing for common users.
    Speculating the market, trying to cash in and out quickly, carries risks that most normal investors are not prepared for.
    If anything, expert insiders would have already cashed in before common users have the chance to enter the market.

    I invest in brands that I use or work with, and have a focus on dividend paying stocks. If their fundamentals are sound, I am willing to stick with them for the long haul. I have had maybe 6 "punches".

    I used to strongly believe in the us markets, but it is extremely concerning how their president behave so erratically. I am left wondering if the system will actually collapse by the end of his reign.

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  • Mrzorro
    ·2025-11-15
    Of course, I believe in long-term investing! I believe every beautiful or successful thing takes time. For example bread, it just takes a few simple ingredients like water, flour, egg, yeast etc, what makes it beautiful and tasty is the proofing process ( which is time). Stick to the stock you believe and let's times work out for you. [Miser]
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