> What is it called when you don't invest in index funds you pick stocks and then buy and hold them for the long term? It's not so much about time-frames but r

> What is it called when you don't invest in index funds you pick stocks and then buy and hold them for the long term? It's not so much about time-frames but rather familiarity with the details of a company or sector, but the term you're looking for is probably value investing.