"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.
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
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