Is 'buying the dip' actually worth it? #investing #stockmarket #personalfinance

Day 61 of this investing challenge and we’re up 8.59% after investing over $9,000. This investing challenge continues to show how powerful consistency can be. In this challenge, we’re investing in VTI (Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF) using a simple strategy designed around buying market dips. Here’s how it works: • Invest $100 at the beginning of every trading day • Invest another $100 whenever the market dips This strategy is commonly known as: • Buying the dip • Averaging down • A variation of dollar-cost averaging The goal is simple: Stay consistent, lower the average cost per share during pullbacks, and participate in long-term market growth. The Results So Far Since starting this investing challenge a few months ago: • Over $9,000 invested • Current gain: $772.17 • Overall return: +8.59% By consistently investing through both green and red days, we’ve been able to steadily grow the portfolio while reducing the emotional side of investing. Why We Use VTI We chose VTI because it tracks the entire U.S. stock market through one low-cost ETF. That means: • Broad diversification • Exposure to thousands of companies • Lower risk than relying on individual stocks This makes it a simple and beginner-friendly long-term investing strategy. Want to Invest Alongside Me? You can use this exact strategy inside a brokerage account to keep your investments liquid and flexible. If you haven’t opened one yet, I made a full step-by-step tutorial showing how to open a brokerage account in Fidelity. - Check that video out next - Follow along for Day 62 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 #investingforbeginners #dollarcostaveraging #personalfinance #vti #investingchallenge #buythedip