Compound returns represent the snowball effect of reinvesting earnings, where gains generate additional gains over time. This exponential growth is used in long-term investing strategies, particularly for retirement accounts. Investors with decades-long horizons benefit most, as patience amplifies wealth accumulation, turning modest contributions into substantial sums through the power of time.
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