Why time beats timing
Trying to buy at the bottom and sell at the top rarely works. Staying invested through ups and downs, and adding money regularly, has historically worked better for most people. The longer you invest, the smaller the chance that a bad year ruins the result.
Questions people ask
Should I invest or trade?
Most people benefit from investing for the long term first, then trading with a small part of their money once they have savings and skills.
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