Investing & Markets
The Big Question #14: What do we do if the Market keeps going up?
This Big Question episode addresses the anxiety of investing while markets keep climbing to new highs. Because markets spend much of their time near record levels, waiting for a pullback often means missing growth; a disciplined plan guides how to stay invested responsibly even at all-time highs.
This Big Question episode addresses the anxiety of investing while markets keep climbing to new highs. Because markets spend much of their time near record levels, waiting for a pullback often means missing growth; a disciplined plan guides how to stay invested responsibly even at all-time highs.
Key takeaways
- New all-time highs are a normal and frequent feature of rising markets.
- Waiting for a pullback to invest can mean missing significant growth.
- A disciplined plan, including rebalancing, manages risk at elevated levels.
- Reacting emotionally to highs is as risky as reacting to declines.
- Time in the market generally outperforms attempts to time the market.
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