Everybody thinks that they're going to time the market, they're going to sharpshoot the market, and buy right at the bottom. The truth of the matter is that nobody is good at it.

Summary

This quote suggests that many people believe they can accurately predict and take advantage of the market's ups and downs, buying assets at the lowest point. However, the speaker argues that this is mostly a misconception and that no one possesses exceptional skills in timing the market accurately. In essence, the quote asserts that the ability to perfect market timing is a rare talent and not something most individuals can achieve consistently.

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