Who said “Our favorite holding period is forever.”?

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Warren Buffett. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceLetters to Shareholders (1957 - 2012), 1988 Chairman's Letter

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Buffett, W. (n.d.). Our favorite holding period is forever. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5233-our-favorite-holding-period-is-forever/

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Buffett, Warren. “Our favorite holding period is forever.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5233-our-favorite-holding-period-is-forever/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Buffett, Warren. “Our favorite holding period is forever.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5233-our-favorite-holding-period-is-forever/.

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