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Why it’s better to buy stocks at record highs than wait for the next crash

Tuesday, August 18, 2026


Stock market indices reached record levels in 2026. Financial analysts noted that investors who wait for a 20% market decline may still pay higher prices than current levels due to potential continued gains before a downturn occurs.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-its-better-to-buy-stocks-at-record-highs-than-wait-for-the-next-crash-2bf5610e?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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