New Year encore - Jump right into the market, or sit tight until later?
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If you’re lucky enough to have a bit of surplus cash at the moment, it’s a difficult time to think about putting it to work. You want your hard-earned capital to work productively, but it’s scary to think about venturing into financial markets (or any asset class, for that matter) with your savings. Jumping in boots and all could be unwise, while sitting back and waiting for perfect conditions to emerge can also backfire. In this popular episode from 2023, we discussed some of these challenges and talk about strategies investors can use to get invested. If you missed it the first time, take a listen!
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