Window of Opportunity

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Windows of opportunity are short periods of time during which you can make a key decision that will lead to the desired result.

Windows of opportunity are often fleeting, and if the window closes before a decision is made, the chance may be lost forever.
In investing, trading opportunities for hot IPOs, real estate purchases or the chance for an M&A deal all represent windows of opportunity.