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Tempted to Time the Market? Look at These Charts First
Emotional reactions and rising volatility can be a bad mix when it comes to financial health.
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When stocks plunge, it’s tempting to do something, anything, to regain control of your financial picture. But the odds are that jumping in and out of the market will only hurt your portfolio in the long run.
For investors watching the latest rout, which put the S&P 500 Index on track Tuesday for its lowest close since November 2020, it’s hard to sit back and watch money disappear. But plenty of research shows that it’s better to stay fully invested than attempt to time the market.