From 24/7 Wall St. · Ryne Mauck · · 1m 40s
You Sold Everything in Panic? These 3 ETFs Help Get Back In
Sitting out during market drops costs more than the drop itself. These 3 ETFs let you re-enter without panic.
In brief
Sitting out during market drops costs more than the drop itself. These 3 ETFs let you re-enter without panic. Selling during market panic can cost more than the drop; these 3 ETFs help investors re-enter without emotional decisions. Originally reported by 24/7 Wall St..
Sitting in Cash Feels Cautious
Sitting in cash feels cautious but every day you wait is a market decision with real consequences.
Panic Selling Costs More Than Drop
Selling felt like the responsible move but sitting out costs more than the drop did.
Cboe Volatility Index Hit 31.05
The CBOE Volatility Index hit 31.05 on March 27, 2026, counting as high-fear territory.
Three ETFs for Re-Entry
Three ETFs show different approaches to re-entry: the iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF (NYSEARCA:AOA), the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHX), and the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCIT).
Waiting for Safe Moment Keeps You Out
Waiting for a safe moment keeps you out indefinitely as markets only feel clear after prices already reflect good news.
Set Re-Entry Plan Before Emotion
One fix is writing down a re-entry schedule in advance to act without needing certainty.
AOA Combines Stock and Bond Mix
AOA combines the choice into one fund holding 45.7% S&P 500 index funds, 22.8% developed international stocks, 8.5% emerging markets, and 19% bonds.
SCHX Delivers Low-Cost U.S. Core
SCHX gives broad U.S. large-cap exposure with a 0.03% net expense ratio and 323.76% return over 10 years.
VCIT Helps Stay Put Next Time
VCIT holds investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds with maturities of 5 to 10 years and a trailing yield near 5.1%.
At a glance
Selling during market panic can cost more than the drop; these 3 ETFs help investors re-enter without emotional decisions.
