Which stocks can be held for a lifetime?

Sending you a stock code without analysis or a clear investment rationale certainly does not constitute a stock you—or the sender—would hold for a lifetime. Among more than 5,000 A-share stocks, fewer than 20 are truly suitable for lifelong holding—or passing on to the next generation. A company worthy of lifelong ownership must satisfy all seven ironclad criteria: 1. Its industry serves an enduring, non-discretionary need and is immune to technological obsolescence (avoid fast-evolving sectors like electronics and internet); consumer staples excel here—food, beverages, and daily necessities remain in demand regardless of economic cycles, with deeply entrenched brand recognition ensuring century-long resilience. 2. It possesses an exceptionally deep moat: resource monopolies, exclusive licenses, or century-old brands that competitors cannot cross into. For example, proprietary formulas for traditional Chinese medicines are legally protected, carry no risk of technological disruption, and grow more valuable over time; banks, railways, and expressways operate under special franchise rights that bar new entrants. 3. It has delivered stable profits for ten consecutive years—no wild swings. Examples include China Yangtze Power and China Shenhua. 4. Its operating cash flow consistently exceeds net profit—earning real cash, not just accounting profits. 5. Its long-term ROE remains stable at ≥15%, with low debt and virtually zero risk of financial distress. 6. It has paid dividends continuously since listing—often for decades—with a stable, predictable dividend policy and no arbitrary suspensions. 7. It is predominantly a state-owned leader, with long-term strategic consistency and management that avoids reckless experimentation. Timing matters too: ideal entry points occur during bear markets, sector-wide headwinds, or sharp price corrections—build positions gradually, never go all-in at highs. Reinvest annual dividends into the same stock to harness compounding for wealth accumulation. Still, regular health checks are essential: review your holdings every 3–5 years to assess moat integrity. If industry structure erodes or dividends plummet sharply, exit decisively. Even century-old blue chips aren’t guaranteed to last forever—companies age, too. Finally, diversify across sectors: allocate across consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare—never concentrate all capital in a single stock. The above was the first draft, dated June 2. Below is supplementary information added on July 14: For reference, consider some long-standing U.S. equities: • In 1790, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) was founded—the first institutionalized securities exchange in the U.S., marking the formal birth of American capital markets. • On May 17, 1792, 24 brokers signed the Buttonwood Agreement under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street, agreeing on fixed commissions and preferential trading among themselves—the precursor to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and widely regarded as the symbolic origin of the modern U.S. stock market. • In 1817, the formal “New York Stock Exchange and Board of Brokers” was established, complete with a dedicated trading floor; in 1863, it officially adopted the name “New York Stock Exchange (NYSE),” still used today. • On March 4, 1957, the modern S&P 500 index debuted. Of its original 500 constituent stocks, only about 50 remain in the index today—70 years later. Assuming a person lives to 90–100 and begins investing at age 20, they enjoy roughly 70 years of market participation. Those ~50 surviving stocks thus represent plausible candidates for lifelong holding.

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