There are many things that could affect the overall equity market and any individual stocks you may own—from economic trends to geopolitical events like an election. What is certain is that the market will always have its peaks and dips.
This market cycle can make it tempting for investors to attempt to buy and sell stocks at particular times to maximize gains and avoid down periods. This investment strategy is known as market timing, the practice of moving in and out of the market based on predicting when the market will shift.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY DAVID CHISHOLM IN THE 2022 WINTER EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.