The last year and a half has been promising for the stock market, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) surging by close to 40% from its lowest point in October 2022. But the index has fallen by more than 5% over just the last three weeks, which has many investors feeling nervous about the future.

Investing can be daunting even when stock prices are soaring, but periods of volatility can be difficult for even the most seasoned investors to stomach. However, your strategy when the market is shaky can make or break your earnings potential.

While there's no single correct approach to investing, there's one move that could potentially cost you over time: waiting for the best moment to buy.

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