What I do when the market crashes #shorts #finance

Day 66 of this investing challenge and today was the day we’ve been waiting for. After weeks of climbing higher, the market finally gave us another opportunity to buy the dip. In this investing challenge, we're investing in VTI (Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF) using a strategy called Averaging Down. The goal is simple: lower our average cost per share when prices decline so we can maximize gains when the market recovers. The Strategy The rules of this challenge are simple: • Invest $100 at the start of every trading day • Invest another $100 whenever the market dips Today, VTI dropped 0.72% and continued falling in after-hours trading, so we followed the plan and invested $200 total. Sometimes the best opportunities come when everyone else is nervous. Why Did the Market Drop? Today's decline appears tied to renewed tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. As we've seen throughout this challenge, geopolitical events can move markets quickly in either direction. Nobody knows exactly what happens next, which is why we're focused on: • Consistent action • Long-term investing • Taking advantage of temporary pullbacks Instead of trying to predict headlines. Why We Use VTI We're investing in VTI because it provides exposure to the entire U.S. stock market through one low-cost ETF. That means: • Broad diversification • Lower risk than individual stocks • Long-term growth potential A simple strategy that doesn't require guessing which stock will win next. Want a Less Volatile Option? If stock market swings aren't your thing but you still want your money working for you, I made a video covering 17 of the best High Yield Savings Accounts (HYSAs) available right now. Subscribe for regular updates about how to make your money work for you. Blake Alewelt Shieldline Financial and Bravo Ridge Group at eXp Realty Blake@shieldlinefinancial.com https://www.shieldlinefinancial.com/ West Des Moines, IA Licensed to Sell Real Estate in Iowa #buythedip #dollarcostaveraging