Why You Shouldn’t Try to Time the Market

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Why did you chose October 2009 when the market low was in March at 6500?

We got out at 12,000before the hard fall. Got back in at 7,200. We are on our way out---again.

We no longer listen to the brokers who told us to "ride it out in" Feb of 2008 and "it is too risky to get in" in April of 2009. They make money on my trade whether I lose or gain. Sometimes one has to trust their own gut. My gut has done just fine. Now it is time to clear the gains and walk out the door!

And Bonds- talk about risk! Maybe TIPS...

JB of KS 9:34AM February 19, 2011

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