There are those individuals who try to 'time' their investment - that is, to buy in when stock prices appear cheaper (so they can benefit more as they recover). However, even experts seldom time the market successfully on a consistent basis so individuals could find this extremely difficult to do effectively.
So, how could you invest effectively in uncertain times?
If you are concerned about market volatility, a better idea might be to drip feed your money in on a monthly basis - in other words, invest smaller, regular amounts - to smooth out the risk of a price fall after you have invested by buying in at a range of different levels. This system is called 'pound cost averaging' and can offer benefits, particularly for nervous investors.
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