Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
You’ve probably heard the expression, ‘it’s about time in the markets, not timing in the markets’.
Investment markets go through periods of highs and lows and common logic would have you think that a strategy that looked to buy only in the lows and avoided putting money in when markets were high would see you profit more in the long run.
But today, I am going to put forward some data that shows even if you could time the market perfectly and only buy at the bottom of the lowest lows. That would still be a terrible idea.
This is an important lesson for any beginner because, after all, investing isn't about the ups and downs you experience but how you deal with them.
⌚ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - 3 different timings
3:33 - Worst timing
4:16 - Best timing
4:42 - Investing consistently
5:16 - Having your money work for you
6:59 - Buy low, sell high
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3. youtube.com/watch?v=aKREyFrvzeQ&t
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When investing, your capital is at risk. Investments can fall and rise and you may get back less than you invested. The information contained within the video was correct at the time of recording but may have since changed.
You’ve probably heard the expression, ‘it’s about time in the markets, not timing in the markets’.
Investment markets go through periods of highs and lows and common logic would have you think that a strategy that looked to buy only in the lows and avoided putting money in when markets were high would see you profit more in the long run.
But today, I am going to put forward some data that shows even if you could time the market perfectly and only buy at the bottom of the lowest lows. That would still be a terrible idea.
This is an important lesson for any beginner because, after all, investing isn't about the ups and downs you experience but how you deal with them.
⌚ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - 3 different timings
3:33 - Worst timing
4:16 - Best timing
4:42 - Investing consistently
5:16 - Having your money work for you
6:59 - Buy low, sell high
🍿 Enjoyed the video? There’s more:
1. youtube.com/watch?v=iXy66NNHpQM&t
2. youtube.com/watch?v=YLNc1fyjZ2E&t
3. youtube.com/watch?v=aKREyFrvzeQ&t
📲 Trading 212 on Social Media:
• twitter.com/Trading212
• facebook.com/Trading212
• instagram.com/trading212
Visit us at trading212.com
Download our free mobile apps for iOS or Android: trading212.com/GetTheApp
Tom's personal YouTube channel: @ThatFinanceShow
#stocks #investing #investing101 #trading212 #trading212 #equities
When investing, your capital is at risk. Investments can fall and rise and you may get back less than you invested. The information contained within the video was correct at the time of recording but may have since changed.
