Time In The Market, Not Timing The Market

Victor Dergunov
Investing Group Leader
(12min)

Summary

  • Emphasize "time in the market over timing the market" by staying invested through volatility, capitalizing on market weaknesses to enhance long-term gains.
  • Understand bull vs. bear markets: sentiment drives stock prices, with positive sentiment boosting demand and negative sentiment causing declines.
  • Despite recent selloffs and volatility, maintain focus on high-quality stocks and dollar-cost averaging, while reducing positions after significant gains.
  • Near-term risks exist, but I remain bullish on America's long-term economic strength, innovation, and potential for recovery, especially with timely trade deals and rate cuts.
  • This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, The Financial Prophet. Learn More »

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You may be familiar with the term "time in the market over timing the market." The idea is that we are not going to time everything perfectly in the stock market. This is why we don't just liquidate holdings when times get

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Victor Dergunov
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Hi, I’m Victor Dergunov, MBA, and I’ve been an active investor for over 20 years. My passion for investing started early, and I’ve spent two decades honing strategies that consistently deliver results. Whether it's tech giants like Apple and Tesla or opportunities in commodities and crypto, I provide diversified insights to help you succeed. Join me, and let’s take your investing to the next level.

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