Apple Downgrade Highlights Perils of Timing the Market

Wall Street rarely downgrades Apple stock, as happened this week, showing why timing the market is difficult.

Attempting to buy and sell Apple shares based on short-term news is not a sound strategy.

It's better for most investors to take a long-term, buy-and-hold approach with Apple.

The article gives education on using technical analysis and options for informed trading.

The S&P 500's 11 sectors and their component stocks illustrate broad market exposure over stock-picking.