One thing I've learn about investing in solid companies like KO is this. Picking the actual bottom, or close to it really isn't that important unless you are trying to short term trade. KO is one good buy and hold stock, and if you buy it to hold for both price appreciation and the dividends ... a buck or two or even 5 or more is just not that big of a deal. This company, like some other great American companies has an upward trajectory, and the comfort that comes with investing .... and I did say investing not trading, is knowing that your money will grow without you needing to sit and watch the ticker and get nervous over every little hiccup.