Market Dip: Here's How to Invest Safely
Recent declines in the stock market may not put you in the mood to invest. After all, what if you buy a stock -- and in a few days it drops even further? You might ask yourself whether negative sentiment will last for a while -- or if we're in the midst of a short trend. It's nearly impossible to buy a stock at its very lowest point. And no one can accurately predict how long a market slowdown will last. If you're a short-term investor, those issues may heavily impact the value of your investment.
But here's some better news: If you're a long-term investor, they won't. If you plan to buy shares and hold them for at least a few years, your companies will have time to recover from today's difficulties -- and grow. Now is a great time to invest. But let's be sure to do it safely. Here's how.
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