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Should I Buy Stock Now or Wait?

There are no easy answers since predicting short-term market movements is impossible.

By Adam LevyUpdated Mar 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Key Points

  • Consistent investment beats trying to time market highs and lows for long-term gains.
  • Market downturns often present buying opportunities for undervalued stocks.
  • Warren Buffett focuses on buying undervalued securities, not market timing.

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