Is this the best time to buy shares in a long time?

Bill Ackman says it’s one of the best times in a long time to buy quality stocks

Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, attends the Milken Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said the current market dislocation has created one of the most attractive entry points for high-quality companies in years, urging investors to look past macro fears and lean into what he sees as deeply discounted opportunities. “Some of the…

Is this the best time to buy shares in a long time?

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said this week that this is one of the best times to buy shares in a long time. But is that right? There’s a lot going on in the stock market right now. And I think there are opportunities, but investors should still be careful. Stock market volatility There are two major threats facing the stock market right now. One is the conflict in Iran and the other is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The issues …