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Does "buy the dip" actually work?

"Buy the dip" sounds like smart investing — wait for prices to fall, then pounce. But 60 years of evidence reveals the strategy underperforms passive investing more than 60% of the time. Here's why waiting for the perfect moment costs more than it saves.

Robin Powell

Data centre corridor with rows of server racks extending into the distance — illustrating the massive capital expenditure behind Big Tech's AI infrastructure and the investment factor's implications for shareholder returns.

The investment factor: why companies that spend big often deliver small returns

The investment factor reveals a counterintuitive truth: companies that spend aggressively on growth tend to deliver lower returns than their cautious peers. With Big Tech pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, six decades of academic evidence suggest investors should be sceptical.

Robin Powell

3 days ago8 min read

Deep Dive: Low-volatility investing — what the latest research reveals

Welcome to Deep Dive, a new TEBI series where we take a closer look at the latest research shaping investing, cutting through complexity...

Robin Powell

Sep 30, 202511 min read

Systematic investment strategies evolution from passive to advised investing shown as three connected spheres

Beyond passive: systematic strategies to minimise index investing costs

Moving beyond traditional passive investing requires systematic strategies to minimise hidden costs that can erode returns by hundreds of basis points. This guide examines advanced fund selection, strategic trading, and tax-efficient approaches. We explore how Timeline Portfolios demonstrates that systematic strategies justify advisory fees through superior execution, whether pursuing DIY factor investing or accessing providers like DFA.