Should you invest when the market is at a record high?

Main takeaway

A memorable market level is a starting point for research, not a complete decision rule.

Separate the feeling from the claim

Buying after a new high can feel uncomfortable. That feeling is different from evidence that waiting produces a better outcome.

The research question is whether a defined waiting rule improves outcomes after costs and missed opportunities.

Specify the market, period, reinvestment assumptions, and the exact rule before looking at results.

A finished article would compare the rule against investing on schedule, with both favourable and unfavourable examples.

Sources to explore

A finished research article will cite original sources beside its claims and numbers. These are starting points for further research.

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