How much of a dip to you like before you go in? Percentage wise.

I’m assuming we ain’t talking French onion?
Cause I like big scoops!!

I dont bother trying to time my buys. I buy a share of VOO every other week and let it ride.

You are a smart man.

Dollar cost averaging into index funds and long trem out preforms over 80% of the advisors historically. Its not flashy or exciting but really builds wealth.

Can you really put a number on it? I think it has to be on a company by company basis. Is a tech company like SNDK that has increased 78% in the past month in the same realm as a value stock such as PG that has experienced 1.4% growth over the same time?

A 20% drop in PG would be monumental while a 20% drop in SNDK may not even come close to making it a "bargain buy"....

Dollar cost averaging is always a good idea.

Another is to have some cash in wait for good buys.

The last dip in the SP is a good example.

Have not bought into a dip since 2006, when I retired the first time. We do meet twice per year with our financial planner and we move specific funds as desired or needed. Most are based on which funds are under performing and which funds we may want to use for QEOs, or if we choose to move more into fixed accounts based on our age and also the interest rates. We have some very actractive fixed rates we will be looking into shortly.

Bryce