"To be more specific, the Redditor is asking about whether now is a good time to invest in VOO, QQQ, and SCHD. The reason behind the question, in their own words, is that their last investment, made in early April with around $7,000, coincided with a market crash due to tariff concerns. Now that things have leveled out, so to speak, there is a question from this individual about whether it's a good time to make an additional investment in these ETFs."
"It's important to know that, based on the recent performance of these ETFs, everything looks pretty good. You have QQQ, which is up ~17.5% year to date in 2025, while VOO is up ~14.3%, and SCHD is up approximately 2%. The one and arguably only challenge is that if you adjust the overall performance for SCHD based on inflation-adjusted returns, SCHD is actually showing a slight negative return, while QQQ and VOO are positive."
"Here's my immediate read and the best advice you can get from almost anyone talking about the stock market. The most direct metaphor here is that the best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago; the second-best time is today. Recent Market Performance It's important to know that, based on the recent performance of these ETFs, everything looks pretty good. You have QQQ, which is up ~17.5% year to date in 2025, while VOO is up ~14.3%, and SCHD is up approximately 2%."
Interest centers on whether to invest in VOO, QQQ, and SCHD after a prior $7,000 early-April investment coincided with a tariff-driven market crash. Recent 2025 year-to-date returns show QQQ up ~17.5%, VOO up ~14.3%, and SCHD up about 2%, with SCHD slightly negative after inflation adjustment. Advice emphasizes that timing the market is less important than being invested, using the planting-a-tree metaphor to stress immediacy. Recommended approaches include dollar-cost averaging, maintaining a long-term horizon, and aligning ETF allocation with individual risk tolerance and investment goals.
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