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How to make the most of a market correction

The best strategy in the stock market is to have a calm mind

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    • Meta Platforms' stock fell from US$187 per share in March 2022 to US$88 in November 2022. Today, it is trading above US$625. Someone who invested between March and November 2022 would have made substantial gains even if they missed the lowest entry price.
    • Meta Platforms' stock fell from US$187 per share in March 2022 to US$88 in November 2022. Today, it is trading above US$625. Someone who invested between March and November 2022 would have made substantial gains even if they missed the lowest entry price. PHOTO: REUTERS

    Chin Hui Leong

    Published Tue, Mar 11, 2025 · 06:19 PM

    [SINGAPORE] The Nasdaq Composite Index slipped into correction territory last Thursday (Mar 6), marking a 10 per cent decline from its recent peak. In theory, this is good news for investors. After all, a market correction allows you to buy stocks at a discount.

    But in reality, many will shy away, fearful that share prices will continue to fall.

    This raises a key question: Why is there a disconnect between what is rational and actual investor behaviour? Here is a hint: when you are under pressure, even the most familiar tasks can suddenly feel monumental.

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