Trying to aggressively time the peaks and troughs of market cycles can prove risky, due to volatility and unpredictability. An investor who stays in the market generally has a much higher probability of long-term success than one who tries to pick the perfect time to invest.

Time In The Market Beats Timing The Market

As a long-term investor, it is important not to worry about trying to get the absolute lowest point when putting cash into the market. Dollar cost averaging is generally a better strategy.

Dollar Cost Averaging 

⏳Time in the market beats timing the market!

Being invested (and remaining relatively invested) in the market is the key to long-term investment success. While it can be tempting to try and avoid the worst days in the market, it's nearly impossible to both avoid the worst days and capture the best days.

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Time in the Market versus Timing the Market

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