Posts  / #POST-205008
REDDIT

Buying the Dip? DCA or crystal Ball?

The market has just endured its worst two day stretch since the COVID crash, and fear is gripping investors. The VIX, is at 45 “fear gauge,” is at a 6 I think Covid it was a 9, when the world shut down.

Historically, when the VIX exceeds 25, it often signals prime buying opportunities. In fact, every instance of the VIX surpassing this threshold has been followed by significant market rebounds.

All the negative factors are being priced in !!! Projected tariffs, absence of deals, and lack of tax cuts are getting priced into the market. None have happen YET. Just like No positive developments have happen yet , except if you count the trillions of investments coming to our country anyway NO positive news has been factored in yet. Any hint of a deal or policy shift could ignite a strong rally.

I’m no market oracle, so I’m taking a measured approach by dollar cost averaging (DCA) into positions. And anyone in here that says they are YOU are just Wrong because you don’t know. Two Big time hedge fund managers started a new position in NVDA today. Why ? Because who knows what Trump will do next and NVDA at $100 they will pay all day Look at 2022 we had fake outs dead cat bounced all the way until the bottom was in October. Just looking at my buys from 2022 50 shares at 1/24 10 shares at $393
2/4 5 shares $409
3/8 5 shares $383
5/23 20 shares $360
8/2 5 shares $374
9/13 10 shares $361
10/17 10 shares $335
12/7 4 shares $361

As you can see I was down pretty bad
All year but remained consistent
I own 4 ETFs and even if this market goes down another 90% I will still be ok

Remember, the best opportunities often arise when fear peaks. While others hesitate, this could be the moment to consider buying. Markets have a history of rebounding, and those who act decisively during downturns often reap the rewards.