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Why is time in the market better than timing the market?

Understand why long-term investing outperforms trying to predict market movements.

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Written by Jack McCann
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Investing consistently over time ("time in the market") typically yields better results than attempting to predict and time market movements through short term trades.​

Benefits of Long-Term Investing:

  • Compounding Growth: Consistent market exposure enhances gains exponentially over time.

  • Reduced Emotional Risk: Avoid impulsive, potentially harmful market-timing decisions.

  • Historical Outperformance: Long-term, disciplined investors consistently achieve better outcomes compared to those frequently trading in attempts to predict market fluctuations.
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