Why would long term investors want the market to go higher in the next 5 years?

Think about it. You're buying an index like the sp500 or stocks like msft appl or whatever.

Why would I want the sp500 to go higher within the next 5 years at all?

If anything people with a 10 or 20 or more year outlook want the sp500 to either stay flat or go down the next 5 years.

Why would you want to pay more for your shares?

I could never understand this.

So take heart everyone!

You shouldn't be concerned with the market going to 4500 or above unless you're retiring in 5 years!

Good luck everyone.