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The Stock Market Dips Again: What’s Next?

As we closed out 2024, the stock market saw yet another pullback:

- Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA): Down about 0.9%.

- Nasdaq Composite: Fell roughly 1.2%.

- S&P 500 (SPY): Declined around 1%.

While these drops may cause concern, let’s keep calm as we enter 2025. Here’s what this means for investors and what you can do to stay ahead.

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### Opportunities Amidst Market Volatility

1. Look for Value in Great Companies

Now could be the perfect time to start buying shares in companies you’ve been eyeing. Market downturns often create opportunities to purchase quality stocks at attractive prices.

2. Stick to Your Investing Plan

Remember, investing is about time in the market, not timing the market. One of the simplest strategies is dollar-cost averaging**—investing a fixed amount consistently into low-cost ETFs or high-quality stocks, regardless of market conditions.

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### Why Did the Market Fall?

Market drops can stem from various reasons, and one noteworthy factor at year-end is **tax-loss harvesting.

#### What Is Tax-Loss Harvesting?

Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy where investors sell underperforming investments to reduce their tax liability. Here’s how it works:

- Selling a Losing Investment: If you bought a stock for $1,000 and it’s now worth $800, selling locks in a $200 loss.

- Offsetting Taxable Gains: That $200 loss can reduce the taxable gain on a winning investment. For example, if you made $500 on another stock, the $200 loss reduces your taxable gain to $300.

- Offsetting Income: If you have no gains, you can use up to $3,000 of losses to offset regular income annually. Losses beyond that carry forward to future years.

- Reinvesting Strategically: To stay invested, you can buy a similar asset but must avoid repurchasing the same one within 30 days due to the wash-sale rule.

Tax-loss harvesting is a way to turn a tough year into a tax benefit, helping you reduce your financial burden.

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### Stay Committed to Value and Principle

Ultimately, staying disciplined and sticking to a value-driven process is key to long-term success. Every market dip is a chance to revisit your strategy, learn, and grow as an investor.

Thanks for reading!

Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+Px1s86Byx8cyNzA1

Cheers,

Leroy

Are You Ready For 2025? Set Your Goals & Hit the Road!

Time flies! We've reached the last day of 2024~ As of December 30th, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are up by 23.84% and 29.81%, respectively. This year has undoubtedly been an exciting bull market! 📈🎉 On this special day, take a moment to set your 2025 goals! ✨ For example, what projects do you want to complete at work next year? What new knowledge or skills would you like to learn? Where would you like to travel with your family? Do you want to read 10 books, start learning options trading, or invest in more types of assets?

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