When Buying the Dip Pays Off - And When It Doesn't
Buying pullbacks in the S&P 500 has historically rewarded long-term investors, with the index delivering gains of more than 13,000% since 1980 and reaching fresh peaks as recently as June 2026. However, the strategy exposes investors to substantial short-term drawdowns, timing risk, and heightened volatility, especially outside sustained bull marke…