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“ I often hear it said that the market looks expensive , but to be honest the market always looks pricey . If it is not too pricey , the outlook is often felt to be too uncertain for many individuals to invest ”
This means potentially holding asset classes with more defensive qualities , such as global blue-chip companies , in my equity allocation , as well as having a small exposure to alternatives , which can act as diversifiers to bonds and equities . For now , the jury is out on bonds . wait for a fall , you never get invested , because when the fall does come , you are too worried to invest .” One way to tackle the timing question is to invest regularly rather than committing a lump sum . This can be done by setting up a direct debit with a platform , drip-feeding the money
The timing question I am acutely aware of the importance of timing when it comes to investing Leah ’ s JISA . Given that equity valuations look high , I don ’ t want to invest at precisely the wrong moment . So , should I hold off ? Sleep ’ s advice is to “ buy straight away ”. “ I often hear it said that the market looks expensive , but to be honest the market always looks pricey . If it is not too pricey , the outlook is often felt to be too uncertain for many individuals to invest ,” he continues . “ Timing the market does not work , because if you
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