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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

Jonathan Clements, the former Wall Street Journalist and author, who has dies of cancer at the age of 62

Jonathan Clements’ legacy: wisdom, generosity, and the Getting Going on Savings Initiative

Jonathan Clements, who died this week, was one of the most influential personal finance journalists of his generation. Through his columns, books, HumbleDollar, and his final act of generosity — the Getting Going on Savings Initiative — he leaves investors a lasting legacy of wisdom and generosity.

Robin Powell

Sep 23, 20255 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.

TEBI

Jul 16, 20258 min read

The hidden costs of passive investing: how significant are they?

The hidden costs of passive investing can add hundreds of basis points annually beyond headline fees. New research reveals how index funds face invisible expenses from rebalancing friction, tracking errors, and market impact that never appear on fund fact sheets. UK investors may pay far more than the advertised 0.1% management charge.