3 Ways Index Funds Make Gains in a Bear Market

About this episode

This episode discusses how index funds can still generate gains during bear markets through various strategies.

Send us Fan Mail Index funds “don’t work” in bear markets… or do they? In this episode, I break down three powerful ways index funds can still create future gains when markets are falling From dividend reinvestment to rebalancing and dollar-cost averaging. If recent market movements have you questioning your strategy, this is a must-listen reality check. If you have a question, suggestions, or a topic you would like us to cover, please send an email to: podcast@foxplan.nz For Mor...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Ellis, Brodie Haggerty

Topics covered

• index funds
• bear market
• investment strategy
• dividend reinvestment
• dollar-cost averaging
• rebalancing

Keywords

• index funds
• bear market
• investment
• dividend reinvestment
• dollar-cost averaging
• rebalancing
• financial strategy

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Organizations: foxplan.nz

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