Dow plunges 900 points, Nasdaq suffers worst month since 2008

Re:Dow plunges 900 points, Nasdaq suffers worst month since ... by dangerwill on Saturday April 30, 2022 @12:56AM (#31213447)

I know this is how it goes but I truly had the best possible timing of starting investing (outside of 401ks) for the first time ...

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Re:Dow plunges 900 points, Nasdaq suffers worst month since ... by chii on Saturday April 30, 2022 @02:13AM (#31213795)

it's much better for the markets to be down when you start, than when you end your investing journey.

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Re:Dow plunges 900 points, Nasdaq suffers worst month since ... by Tyresian on Saturday April 30, 2022 @08:40AM (#31215597)

Over at Bogelheads they always like to post articles like this (time in the market is better than timing the market) which should make you feel better.

https://www.personalfinanceclub.com/how-to-perfectly-time-th...

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Re:Dow plunges 900 points, Nasdaq suffers worst month since ... by ricardobayes on Saturday April 30, 2022 @10:07AM (#31216182)

That's generally true, however the yields generally come from short-term rallies that don't correct themselves. So if someone misses such an event it can be a really long time to recover from it. I think I could possibly show you a 20 year period in the past 100 years of US stock market without significant gains.

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Re:Dow plunges 900 points, Nasdaq suffers worst month since ... by sph on Saturday April 30, 2022 @03:52AM (#31214184)

Looking for the best time to start investing sets you up for failure, time in the market is more important than when you enter the market.

And buying when markets are low is how you make profit.

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