Should I only invest in a S&P index fund when the market goes down again? I've been told index funds are great way to invest your IRA money as it usually averages an 8%ish return. But if I were to buy now when the S&P, Dow, etc. were high wouldn't I lose money when the market inevitably goes back down? I'm obviously new to investing, but I just don't get why people always say to always buy an index fund when the market could be near its peak. I think it would have to always beat your buying price if you want returns, unless you invested more money when it goes down.
Submitted August 04, 2017 at 02:55PM by HammeredDogShite http://ift.tt/2u9wyeK
