Why Market Timing Doesn’t Work: A Data-Driven Look

Market timing sounds appealing, especially when markets are volatile. But the data tells a different story. In this Market Commentary, Rick Wedell explains why attempting to time the market tends to hurt long-term investors more than it helps, and what the probability math actually looks like when you break it down.

In this Market Commentary, Rick covers:

  • Why investors who act out of fear are starting from a cognitive disadvantage
  • The statistical accuracy of sell decisions versus buy-back decisions
  • How probability math compounds the challenge of getting both timing decisions right
  • The role of behavioral biases like overconfidence and confirmation bias in market timing
  • Why institutional investors, endowments, and pension funds don’t rely on tactical market timing
  • What disciplined, long-term investing looks like in contrast to reactive decision-making


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