This year has been a wild ride for the stock market, and that volatility can make it an intimidating time to invest. However, in some cases, right now is a smart buying opportunity. Eventually, the market will recover. By investing when prices are at rock bottom, you could see lucrative returns when stocks rebound.

Just how safe is that strategy, though? Should you really be investing right now? Or should you hold off for a while? It depends on a few factors.

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