Timing the Market Is Impossible
June 21, 2022 | Hartford Funds
In times of volatility, timing the market may seem tempting. But doing so is impossible and may be a costly mistake.
A historical perspective of the market shows us a pattern of bull and bear markets that may be tempting to investors. Why not try to time the market and avoid those short-lived bear markets? Wouldn’t that be more lucrative? Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. Timing the market is impossible and could be a costly mistake.