Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market: Why Long-Term Investing Wins Despite Volatility
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The stock market has surged recently, but some worry there's nowhere to go but down while others see room for more gains. Determining the "right" time to invest is confusing.
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However, historically the market consistently earns positive long-term returns. So time in the market beats trying to time the market.
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Even investing at prior "bad" times earned nice long-term returns. Waiting for the "perfect" time often means missing out on gains.
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The key is investing in quality companies with strong fundamentals, as these rebounds best from volatility over decades.
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With a long-term outlook, don't let short-term drops scare you away. Market downturns are normal; focus on business basics.