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The Power of Patience

Time in the market vs timing the market

Studies consistently show that missing the market's best 10 days in a year devastates returns — yet those days often occur during crashes when everyone is selling. Investors who stayed invested through the 2020 COVID crash earned 70%+ gains in 12 months. The urge to 'wait for a better entry' usually costs more than it saves.

Quick check

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