A layman's comparison of Investments and Diabetics.
Diabetics : We have to keep a Continuous Watch on Sugar Level.
Investments : We have to keep Continuous Watch on Funds Performance.
Diabetics : When the Levels of Sugar is High we have to control it by stopping to Eat more Sugar.
Investments : When the returns are very high in the Market we have to Control our nerves to Invest more. ( unless it is SIP )
Diabetics : When the Sugar Level is Down we have Eat More Sugar to bring it to a Normal Level.
Investments : When the Markets are Down we have To Invest more Money to get the Maximum Return.
Think about it.... as we normally do opposite to this and the Financial Health is in Bad Shape.
Just a Thought.