The Risks of Buy & Hold Investing
When Buy-and-Hold becomes Buy-and-Hurt
Buy-and-hold sounds safe — until it’s not.
Riding out every dip leaves you fully exposed to crashes, drawdowns, and years of missed opportunities.
Markets don’t always bounce back. Some stocks never do. Waiting it out can cost you more than you think — especially if you’re ignoring the signals to move.
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“At the end of the day, the most important thing is how good are you at risk control. Ninety percent of any great trader is going to be the risk control. Timing is everything.”
“Patterns repeat, because human nature hasn’t changed for thousands of years.”
Market timing may involve frequent trading to capitalize on anticipated market movements, which may lead to higher costs, increased taxes, execution risks, and missed market gains. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investors should carefully consider their financial goals and risk tolerance.