Here's the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in March

The past month has probably been stressful for many investors. The S&P 500 index, arguably the most common placeholder for the U.S. stock market, has declined over 8%, flirting with a technical correction (10% decline from peak). What's been hard for many is the speed at which things have moved; numerous down days can be jarring, especially after the market has been so strong since early 2023.First, and most importantly, take a breath. Stock market corrections are perfectly normal and a symptom of a healthy investing climate. Could the market continue falling? Of course! However, market volatility is a feature, not a weakness. Look at any long-term price chart: The S&P 500 index is arguably the most dependable long-term wealth generator available to the individual investor.If you want to make money in stocks over the long haul, you will want to buy when prices fall. You would happily buy a big-screen TV when it goes on sale. Why should stocks be any different?Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool