Market timing is a strategy where investors predict the price movement and make decisions regarding asset purchase and sell. While this seems a straightforward approach that looks at maximizing gains and avoiding potential downfall in the investment value, it does not sound achievable for investors, including those who have been in volatile markets such as stocks and forex for a long time. Here is Why Experts Don’t Advise Investors to Time the Market Market Volatility Behavioral Biases Vulnerable to Errors Transaction Costs and Taxes What you need as an investor is a thorough plan and discipline. Study economic trends, business news, political scenarios and other important events, besides analyzing the asset class from a technical standpoint before investing.