Why They Say You Can’t Time The Market

Just a quick one to tell you why everyone says you can’t time the market.

There was a paper – written by a couple of academics (probably never bought a stock in their lives) – that showed statistically you’re better off just sitting in the market long-term. It was picked up by the finance industry and turned into gospel.

They waved it in front of clients and said:
“You just have to buy and hold.”
“Don’t worry about the volatility.”
“Time in the market, not timing the market.”

They’ll even quote Warren Buffett at you.
“It’s a weighing machine, not a voting machine.”
“Only buy stocks if you’re happy for the market to close for 10 years.”

But it’s all designed to do one thing – stop you from ringing your advisor every time the market drops. Because they don’t get paid more when you’re active. They earn the same fee whether you’re sitting still or panicking.

And if everyone believed they could time the market, every Trump tariff, every correction, every wobble – they’d be swamped with calls. That’s not good for business.

So instead, they convince you to sit on your hands.

You Can Time the Market – And Here’s Why They Tell You Not To

Here at Marcus Today, we don’t buy that. We’ve been helping members navigate the market for over 25 years.

So if you want to be informed, and maybe even sleep better at night, come and join us. Let us do the hard work for you.

DISCLAIMER: This video was filmed on 28 March. This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute personal financial advice. Please consider your own circumstances or seek professional advice before making investment decisions.