Why This Market Dip Could Be Your Opportunity — and Why Waiting Might Cost You
We know how unsettling the recent market pullback feels. Portfolios are down, screens are red, and it’s tempting to wait for the “all-clear” signal. You’re asking yourself: should I buy now, or wait until I feel safe? The truth is, moments like this, when fear is high, are often exactly when opportunity appears. Corrections happen — and historically, they reward patience Let’s start with the data. According to State Street Global Advisors, “after 10% or greater drawdowns, equities have historically delivered positive average returns over all subsequent periods” ( SSGA, 2025 ). They point out that these 10%+ declines have occurred 25 times since 1928, yet subsequent 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-month returns were positive in the majority of cases ( SSGA, 2025 ). LPL Research reinforces this: “following recoveries from stock-market corrections of 10–20%, double-digit gains over the next 12 months have been commonplace” ( LPL, 2025 ). Roughly 70% of corrections since 1950 were followed by double-d...
