Market timing

What have 2018 and 2022 had in common for me? If you recall, 2018 ended on a sour note across many asset classes, and this year’s market performance isn’t looking […]

Yield curve inversions happen often. Learn more about what they are, why they spark recession fears, and why staying invested beats timing the market when the yield curve inverts.

Can the stock market’s January performance predict returns for the rest of the year? Learn why this popular theory, like Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow, isn’t a reliable forecast for what’s ahead.

Should you worry when markets hit new highs? Learn why historical data suggests staying invested during record-breaking markets might be smarter than trying to time your exit.

The stock price of video game retailer GameStop recently surged more than 1,500%, providing some investors an eye-popping return. Others are left wondering, Am I missing out? Here’s our take […]

In the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey learns not every blessing or curse ends up being as fortunate or ill-fated as expected. Likewise, investors should avoid reading […]

The wild swings of the stock market can make it hard to think straight. Luckily, there’s a simple tool to dial down the drama—the “quilt chart.”

How can down markets translate into brighter days ahead for disciplined investors? Comparing today’s valuations to their historical averages offers us data-driven optimism.

Why do investors continue their attempts to time the market, when the evidence tells us no one has done so consistently? For better investment results, think like a rat.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 recently closed at new all-time highs. Is this a sign of more gains to come or a signal of an imminent […]

A month ago, the U.S. yield curve—which usually slopes upward—turned downward. Legend has it inversions are bad news—inverted yield curves have preceded each of the last seven recessions. Should investors […]

Headlines warning a 2019 recession is coming might have investors worried. But history reveals some surprising lessons about how best to invest in a recession.