In today's world everything moves quickly. Fast broadband. Fast food. The hurry to get somewhere. Time works against us. Except when we're investing.

Time is an investor's best friend. It gives you the benefit of compounding returns. It lets your investments recover from downturns and go on to achieve bigger and better results. It quietly builds your wealth behind the scenes.

The trouble is, in the daily rush, it's easy to forget how much of an ally time can be. In a world where a ten second download is too slow, the idea of "long term" has become unfashionable.

But giving your investments time is one of the best ways to build your long-term wealth