Fri Aug 29 2025, by Tyler Gardner

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Why Trying to Time the Market Is Like Playing Whack-a-Mole with a Blindfold

Here’s why attempting to time the market is futile.

1. You're Not Faster Than the News

The market moves way before the headlines hit your feed. In fact, it moves even before those who write the headlines have time to compose them.

2. Even Professionals Get It Wrong

Even the pros get it wrong—except they have Bloomberg terminals and you have Reddit.

3. Missing the Best Days

Every time you jump in or out of the market, you risk missing the 10 best days of the year, which typically hide in the middle of chaos.

Conclusion

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