Cost of Waiting: Why Timing the Market Loses Money in 2026

The cost of waiting for a market dip is higher than you think. Learn why time in the market beats timing the market for your portfolio.

Everyone wants a deal. We wait for holiday sales to buy electronics and we hunt for coupons at the grocery store. It is natural to want to pay the lowest price possible. However, applying this “bargain hunter” mentality to the stock market is a mistake that leads to the massive cost of waiting. As we … Read more