Is It Time to Start Timing the Market?

03/10/2024 16 min
Is It Time to Start Timing the Market?

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Episode Synopsis

Everyone wants to get a leg up on the stock market and make shrewd investment decisions to grow their portfolio. The problem is trying to time the market is incredibly difficult. So many different factors are at play when you’re investing in the market and that’s why even the smartest people get it wrong. In this episode, we’re going to tackle the age-old question: Is it time to start timing the market? Using a sports betting analogy, Matt and Steve break down the complexities and risks of market timing. We’ll use some eye-opening charts to help you understand the mistakes people make and why staying invested might be your best bet. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:0:00 – Intro 2:13 – Market timing is like a parlay3:45 – Should I get out of the market?6:18 – Types of investors8:38 – Overconfidence9:41 – Election years11:16 – Mind-blowing chart13:07 – Even the best get it wrongLearn more about us: https://www.rwpaul.com/our-firm Contact Matt & Steve: https://www.rwpaul.com/contact Phone: 248-305-9911 Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/481OA51