Those who went short in the stock market before the Great Crash of 1929, essentially betting that the market would decrease in value, would have made a profit when the market crashed. However, many short sellers were also heavily leveraged, meaning they borrowed money to make their trades, and as the market continued to decline they were forced to close their positions, leading to significant losses. Additionally, many investors who had shorted the market were also heavily invested in the stock market through long positions, so they suffered losses on both fronts.It was time a year ago.
I would get back in now. If you wait until the summer, you will have missed the majority of the rally, most likely. Impossible to time the market.No. I'm mostly blue chip stocks for the dividend income and have no interest in calls/puts for shorting.
I've been expecting the stock market to go below 20% for about 4 months now and I'm still waiting.
I'm really, really hoping for a good crash summer time. It could be one of those generational buying opportunities that we haven't had since 2009/2010. It's been that long.
There isn't anything to get back into as I didn't sell anything - as you say, impossible to time the market. Hoping for the inevitable crash (down 20% is normal) is just waiting for a great opportunity to purchase more of the same at lower prices and thus more dividend income later on.I would get back in now. If you wait until the summer, you will have missed the majority of the rally, most likely. Impossible to time the market.
The market is alaways forward looking. Inflation is about to plummet, the Fed is going go slash rates, and there will be more money being spent, propping up the markets. The market knows this, and has begun to price this in, hence the rally.
China is also reopening, COVID is dying down, and the war in Ukraine looks to be reaching a stalemate ending, with possibilites of a peaceful resolution. Thus, oil prices have stabilized as well. Peak fear is over, and we are entering the recovery phase.
I am betting heavy on the QQQ, as it is down the most, and will rebound the strongest.
This week was entirely green money...WE're off to a great start this year...a lot of stocks are bouncing back..the only sector I won't touch right now is Cannabis...I would get back in now. If you wait until the summer, you will have missed the majority of the rally, most likely. Impossible to time the market.
The market is alaways forward looking. Inflation is about to plummet, the Fed is going go slash rates, and there will be more money being spent, propping up the markets. The market knows this, and has begun to price this in, hence the rally.
China is also reopening, COVID is dying down, and the war in Ukraine looks to be reaching a stalemate ending, with possibilites of a peaceful resolution. Thus, oil prices have stabilized as well. Peak fear is over, and we are entering the recovery phase.
I am betting heavy on the QQQ, as it is down the most, and will rebound the strongest.
I'm keeping an eye on GXE.TO they have like 10.40% dividend....@ $1.08 per stock...There isn't anything to get back into as I didn't sell anything - as you say, impossible to time the market. Hoping for the inevitable crash (down 20% is normal) is just waiting for a great opportunity to purchase more of the same at lower prices and thus more dividend income later on.
it was down 20 percent..last year but most people got scared as usualThere isn't anything to get back into as I didn't sell anything - as you say, impossible to time the market. Hoping for the inevitable crash (down 20% is normal) is just waiting for a great opportunity to purchase more of the same at lower prices and thus more dividend income later on.
I think your dividend stocks will go down as tech rallies. This will give you an opportunity to add at lower prices than today but if the tech rally stumbles and inflation gets stickier then your blue chip stuff should do fine. Your ok either way but just missing out on this tech rebound.There isn't anything to get back into as I didn't sell anything - as you say, impossible to time the market. Hoping for the inevitable crash (down 20% is normal) is just waiting for a great opportunity to purchase more of the same at lower prices and thus more dividend income later on.
I'm an investor, not a trader. This company may be good, who knows. To me a dividend like 10% is a red flag or companies like AQN who have recently cut theirs. I have NO desire to constantly watch the stock market to see when I need to sell something.I'm keeping an eye on GXE.TO they have like 10.40% dividend....@ $1.08 per stock...
Yah, having been burnt by tech stocks (NT, RIM & the like), I don't invest in tech. They change too rapidly and I don't want to be constantly trading.I think your dividend stocks will go down as tech rallies. This will give you an opportunity to add at lower prices than today but if the tech rally stumbles and inflation gets stickier then your blue chip stuff should do fine. Your ok either way but just missing out on this tech rebound.
Yup, the best time to be is today. The 2nd best time is tomorrow. 80% of success is just showing up.it was down 20 percent..last year but most people got scared as usual
if the market goes up , then drops 20 percent ...you may still buying at higher prices before the run up
thus, dollar cost avg and if you have a lump sum of cash, just invest it ...it's shown that this is a winning strategy since the market goes up over time
Here's why lump-sum investing is a better option than dollar-cost averaging
If you're debating between investing a large sum immediately or at set intervals, be aware that one strategy tends to outperform the other.www.google.com
I hear you.Yah, having been burnt by tech stocks (NT, RIM & the like), I don't invest in tech. They change too rapidly and I don't want to be constantly trading.
For the the dividend stocks, I'm investing them for income. I have no fxcks to give if their price goes up or goes down (which is better right) as long as the dividend keeps coming.