The market is in a nose dive. From increased tariffs to lower consumer confidence, the stock market is trending down. Concerns with inflation and laying off thousands of federal workers are also concerns that could impact the market and economy. How far and how much longer will longer will this dip go on for? Is this more than a dip?

The Dow has dropped over 2000 points in a month’s timeframe.  The general practice is to buy equities during a dip. Buy low sell high. That’s what investors do to make a profit. How do we know when it’s low enough? It doesn’t matter. If history has taught us anything, it’s that the stock market always bounces back.

It’s not a matter of when will the dip end. It’s a matter of getting in when there is a dip. Yes, you may buy a stock and it continues to go down in price. That’s ok, in my opinion, because as long as you give it time to rebound and return to values prior to the dip it means that you’re already in the positive.

You may be feeling very nervous to invest during a time of volatility and that’s ok. Again, what we’ve seen in the past over the decades is that given enough time the stock market will bounce back. I’ve bought stocks at peak prices and to see it go down in value is very concerning. Do I feel like a bad investor? Not at all. I used the information at the time to make the best informed decision on what to invest in. No one can predict the future and no one could predict the volatility we’ve been experiencing.

Some might say it’s time for a market correction. It just might be so which means it’s also an opportunity to invest in the dip. Is this more than a dip? Don’t let your emotions cloud your judgement because you could be missing an opportunity. I will be continuing to invest because I’m a believer of not trying to time the market but time in the market. Give your money time to grow. If you are interested in following my journey and their journey, follow them on Instagram and email subscribe to get alerts of latest posts or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.