Did You Catch It?
I almost missed it, and I did miss it. All at the same time. How can both be true? Keep reading.
I was watching the S&P 500 closely, waiting for a specific drop. I had my indicators set, my "buy zone" mapped out, and my eyes on the news. I was sure a deeper bottom was coming. And then this happened.
Silence. No alerts, no pings, just silence. Instead of dropping further, and triggering my indicators, the market reversed course and started sprinting toward new all-time highs. While I knew those highs were inevitable eventually, I wasn't quite ready for them to happen now.
But here is where this strategy saved me: I have automatic contributions set up.
As it turns out, March 30 2026 was the day my automated investments went out. That day happened to be the absolute bottom of the market, at the time of this writing. Because I stayed disciplined with a system, I caught the turn perfectly and I'm now enjoying this run-up.
Strategy (logic) vs. Luck
Hindsight is always 20/20. If I had a crystal ball, I would have doubled down. But waiting for the "perfect" news or the "perfect" price is often a losing game. If I had been sitting on the sidelines waiting for my indicators to flash, I would have missed the entire recovery.
This is the power of Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA). By investing a fixed amount regularly, you buy more shares when prices are low and fewer when they are high. Over time, you create a favorable average entry price without the stress of "timing" the world.
Conclusion
You want the winning formula, here it is. Building true wealth isn't about choosing between timing the market and time in the market. It’s about doing both:
Stay Invested: Never pull out and wait for "clarity." Clarity is expensive.
Automate (DCA): Let your system buy the bottoms for you while you're busy living life.
Deploy Surplus: If you have extra cash during an economic shake-up, use that skill to buy the dip.
Fear and market uncertainty was at it highest last month. Even the fear and greed index was in the single digits. Don't just pick one strategy. Use automation to protect your peace and use your wisdom to capture the opportunity. 'Be greedy when others are fearful' says Mr. Buffet.
Don’t choose between luck and logic. True wealth is created when you combine a disciplined system with the skill to act when opportunity knocks. Whether you’re looking to start your journey or optimize your current path, let’s ensure you never miss the next run-up.
Schedule your Strategy Session here and let’s build your legacy.
p.s.
Did you catch the market bottom? Let me know. Also, new bottoms can still be created this year.