As we hit mid-March of 2021, we think about the rollercoaster we’ve been on this past year. A year ago today, the stock market bottomed out. Given this wild ride and great volatility, it’s important to discuss the value of “time” in the market. We saw a very interesting tweet by Peter Mallouk, CEO of Creative Planning, which is a great depiction of what you should save incrementally at each stage of life to become a millionaire by 65 years-old with a 7% return.
As Peter Mallouk states above, “time” in the market truly does matter. It’s crucial to understand consistency, dollar-cost averaging, avoiding the noise, and understanding that there will be drawdowns in the market. Despite these drawdowns; however, stick with your long-term plan because the market will recover, as we have seen a year since the catastrophic lows. Starting early is an essential key to building your long-term wealth, as you can see in the figure below by JP Morgan.
For Brad’s deep dive on a year in the market and the true benefits of “time” in the market, check out the video below. If you have any questions about how to capitalize your financial situation or plan, reach out to us at info@shermanwealth.com or schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation here.
