Eight shares to buy for a twenty year hold

Maria Sharapova, pictured at this year’s Wimbledon, is among the high-profile sports stars who wear Nike
Maria Sharapova, pictured at this year’s Wimbledon, is among the high-profile sports stars who wear Nike
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If you are a stock-picker, there are times when you want a share for the really long haul. You might be in your 30s or 40s, looking for an investment that will deliver handsomely by the time you reach retirement, or you might be older and looking for a share to give your children or grandchildren to help secure their future. It’s difficult to imagine what the world will look like in 20 years’ time, but analysts say there are nevertheless certain themes that you can bank on.

We asked experts at three stockbrokers to tip companies that should deliver over this timescale, including established giants that they believe have staying power and some higher-risk punts.

Reckitt Benckiser

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