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How to Invest During a Recession: Opportunities & Risks

FinWise Editorial TeamMarch 5, 20269 min read

Table of Contents

Rebalance
Opportunistic Buying
Conclusion

Recessions are normal. Selling at the bottom locks in losses; staying invested has historically rewarded patience.


Rebalance


Sell relative winners, buy relative losers to maintain asset allocation.


Opportunistic Buying


Increase contributions if your job is stable and emergency fund is full.


Conclusion


You cannot predict the bottom—dollar-cost average through volatility.

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