Worried About a Stock Market Crash This Year? Don't Try Timing the Market, Do This Instead

The Motley Fool piece (April 7, 2026) warns investors against trying to time a potential market crash and instead recommends averaging down on quality, blue‑chip holdings to lower average cost and stay invested. The author cites macro risks — rising oil, elevated inflation, possible rate increases and the Iran war — but argues selling to avoid a crash can lock in losses. The column highlights The Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor track record (930% average return vs. 185% for the S&P 500) and uses historical examples (Netflix, Nvidia) to show long‑term gains from staying invested. Market impact: the article promotes buying dips in high‑quality stocks, which, if widely adopted, could dampen panic selling and support equities during downturns.