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Why Warren Buffett Calls This Common Investing Approach a 'Terrible, Terrible Mistake'


Published on 2025-04-20 03:21:00 - Investopedia
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  • Buffett rejects the efficient markets hypothesis, but still recommends low-cost index funds for most ordinary investors.

Warren Buffett criticizes the common investing approach of market timing as a "terrible, terrible mistake" due to its inherent unpredictability and the difficulty in consistently making accurate predictions about market movements. In an interview with CNBC, Buffett emphasized that even professional investors struggle with market timing, and he himself does not attempt it, advocating instead for a long-term investment strategy. He illustrated his point with a hypothetical scenario where an investor could predict market movements perfectly but still face challenges due to the timing of buying and selling. Buffett's advice is to focus on the long-term value of investments rather than trying to time the market, as this approach aligns with his successful investment philosophy.

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