The core test in trading is how to cope with long and directionless idle time. Many understand various theories, but once faced with the stagnation of their own accounts, anxiety and doubt quietly arise.
Even Buffett faced tests amid market fluctuations. During the deep adjustment of the U.S. stock market in 1973, the stock price of Berkshire he held dropped by 40%. When asked whether to sell, he candidly admitted he could not predict the market bottom, but he clearly understood the intrinsic value of the companies he held. Ultimately, patience and faith not only brought the price back but also created a growth legend for decades to come.
Patience in investing is not passive waiting, but an active trust. It means you believe the value of quality assets will eventually be recognized by the market, believe that short-term noise will eventually dissipate, and believe that those seemingly meaningless sideways periods are, in fact, accumulating energy for future breakthroughs. It's like nurturing a tree; you cannot sow today and harvest tomorrow; you must give it the time it needs to root, branch, bloom, and bear fruit.
The market is the same; it needs to provide space for companies to grow, a process for prices to digest and reassess, and time to showcase its power of compound interest. True investment is like rolling a snowball on wet snow and a long slope; those seemingly dull and flat periods are an indispensable part of the long slope. You need not rush; just ensure you are always on the right slope.
So, when the market next falls into chaotic fluctuations, perhaps you can temporarily step away from the charts. Calmly read, focus on life, and take your eyes off the fluctuations of the minute charts. In the world of investing, the biggest challenge is often not frequent operations, but maintaining composure and stillness in the right direction. And the most valuable thing is to be present when the right moment comes and have enough chips.
If you don't know how to operate, feel free to join the chat room for discussions! Specific buying points and when to escape the top, Brother Niu will remind you at the first time! After all, news changes too quickly for ordinary people to keep up!
