Hindsight is so clear. A stock chart can tell you exactly when you should have bought and sold. Reliable market predictions, on the other hand, are impossible. If you could spot a peak (or trough) as it's occurring and time your sale or purchase accordingly, you could make a fortune. Problem is, nobody can do it.
So although it can be tempting to take your profits and run when the market is advancing sharply, it may be better to hold on and see what happens. Then, a least twice a year, rebalance your portfolio to restore your original mix of... Articles Tagged ‘rebalance portfolio’
Can You Time the Market?
Hindsight is so clear. A stock chart can tell you exactly when you should have bought and sold. Reliable market predictions, on the other hand, are impossible. If you could spot a peak (or trough) as it's occurring and time your sale or purchase accordingly, you could make a fortune. Problem is, nobody can do it.
So although it can be tempting to take your profits and run when the market is advancing sharply, it may be better to hold on and see what happens. Then, a least twice a year, rebalance your portfolio to restore your original mix of...
Monday, March 30th, 2009
Hindsight is so clear. A stock chart can tell you exactly when you should have bought and sold. Reliable market predictions, on the other hand, are impossible. If you could spot a peak (or trough) as it's occurring and time your sale or purchase accordingly, you could make a fortune. Problem is, nobody can do it.
So although it can be tempting to take your profits and run when the market is advancing sharply, it may be better to hold on and see what happens. Then, a least twice a year, rebalance your portfolio to restore your original mix of... 
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