Timing the Market: Why It’s So Hard, in One Chart
In this graphic, we show why timing the market is extremely difficult, and how it can meaningfully dent portfolio returns.
First published: August 14, 2023 (link)
Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf
Data source: JP Morgan, S&P 500 Index total returns from January 1, 2003 to December 30, 2022
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