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By 2025, the impact of Andrea's waiting becomes undeniable. While Charles, who followed a passive strategy, sees his investment grow to approximately $542,614, Andrea remains on the sidelines, having risked her financial future by attempting to time the market.
Despite the noise from the media and market indicators, Charles—a seemingly simple investor—managed to navigate through various market cycles without flinching. He benefited from compound growth and the inevitable market recoveries following downturns.