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Mar 2025
17m 7s

Don't panic: Here's why time in the mark...

Equity Mates Media
About this episode

If you’re feeling nervous about the current market volatility, you’re not alone. 


In this episode, we explain why trying to time the market rarely works but staying invested gives you the best chance at long-term success.


We cover: 

  • What “Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market” actually means 
  • 4 data-backed reasons why the saying still applies today
  • What you risk missing out on if you try to time your entry or exit
  • Historical example of long term investors who stayed the course (and were better off for it)
  • A confidence boost to any investors experiencing their first market downturn 


This volatility might be your first rodeo at a rocky market conditions, but it is certainly not ours- listen to this episode if you have any doubt about staying invested. 

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