S&P 500 Sell-Off: Is Now the Right Time to Buy the Dip?

Following a 2.5% decline in the S&P 500 from its October 6 record high, the article argues that long-term investors should focus on consistent investing rather than attempting to time the market. Research shows that regular investing over time delivers nearly equivalent returns to perfect market timing, which is impossible to achieve consistently. The S&P 500 has historically delivered ~10% average annual returns over 98 years despite market crashes and crises.