The major US index is ''suffering'' a healthy correction from around 4750 ATH set in November roughly 2 weeks ago!
The volatility is quite high, thus the risk has increased in addition to potential return. You know how it works...
...higher risk - higher return.
At the moment my total stock market exposure is around 50k and from current level I am planning to hold at least until 4900, which means around 7.2% profit potential at the time of writing.
Also I am ready to double my total speculative exposure based on the scenarios you can see on the chart.
Fundamentally we have the potential to grow.
Omicron might end the covid pandemic, due to its' not so severe effect. Tapering means that the US economy is healthy and can sustain itself without drug money.
The US yields should not grow extremely. Oil market is in balance right now and backwardation is almost gone.
Reopening economy stocks potentially can be well-bid. Major tech stocks are also having bright future earnings outlook.
Risk and money management is very important.
Patience as well.