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The stock market can be unpredictable, but over the long term, it tends to increase in value.
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The stock market can be unpredictable, but over the long term, it tends to increase in value.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
While the stock market is unpredictable in the short term, remember that it generally increases in value over the long run.
Describing Habits
I'm a long-term investor; I understand the stock market's volatility but focus on its long-term growth potential.
Asking About Others
Do you consider the long-term growth potential when making stock market investments?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If you invest for the long term, you'll likely see an increase in the value of your stock portfolio, despite short-term fluctuations.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The equity market exhibits volatility, yet demonstrates a tendency towards appreciation over extended periods.
Casual
Stocks are crazy sometimes, but usually they go up if you hold them long enough.
Simpler English
The stock market is up and down, but it usually goes up over time.
Phrases to learn
unpredictable
Not able to be foreseen or known in advance.
long term
Over a long period of time.
increase in value
To become worth more money.