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What Is Market Timing?

By Tony DongUpdated Aug 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Key Points

  • Market timing is risky and often leads to missing key recovery periods.
  • Dollar-cost averaging reduces impact of market volatility on investments.
  • Diversification and a long-term view help stabilize investment returns.

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