Submitted by admin on November 13th, 2024
As an investor, I keep looking for opportunities to expand my portfolio using stable and promising stocks. Rather than waiting for the ideal moment, I think there is such an opportunity when that market falls or corrects itself. The declines in the market are when some of the best stocks go on sale. Here’s why I am committed to buying certain stocks every fall and why you might want to do the same.
Take, for example, Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT). Both companies are industry leaders in the technology space, have enormous global reach, and continue to innovate. These companies are fundamentally sound. Of course, short-term market sentiment will drive stock prices down again; long-term growth is not affected. That’s why when these prices do go down, I’ll add more of these stocks into my portfolio.
Some companies have proven over the years that they can endure economic downturns. Examples of such stocks are Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Procter & Gamble (PG). Such companies operate in industries with fewer shocks from the headwinds of economic downturn because they offer essential goods and services. This way, they are less susceptible to market caprices.
I am also quite aggressive in investments in the growth sector with stocks that have long-term growth prospects. Excellent examples are Tesla (TSLA) and NVIDIA (NVDA) as companies leading their industries toward a better future. Tesla’s electric vehicle revolution is indeed supported by its leading role in the space, and NVIDIA is maintaining its number one position in the GPU field and moving its way into the AI and data center spaces.
Another strong motivation to invest during market declines is that it lets me purchase more dividend-paying stocks at low price points. After all, companies like Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP) have issued dividends for literally thousands of years. By reinvesting those dividends, I capitalize on compounding returns, which accelerates the value my portfolio will generate over time.
Perhaps the greatest challenge to an investor is the control of emotions. The greatest mistake made during a falling market is to sell out of fear and panic. I commit to buying certain stocks every fall. This keeps me disciplined. I am always confident in the companies I invest in, which keeps me unfazed by falling markets.
Conclusion
Of course, market downturns will eventually happen, but there is no need to fear the fall itself. The downturn can be seen as an opportunity to buy quality stocks at a discounted price. Investing in resilient, growth-oriented, and dividend-paying companies during market falls will ensure that my strategy of achieving long-term wealth succeeds.