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What Investors Need to Remember About Market Volatility
Staying clear about your goals and your time horizons can help allay fears about equities.
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Source: Bloomberg
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It’s natural for investors to be nervous during periods of heightened global and market uncertainty such as what we’re currently experiencing.
Although one’s gut reaction may be to sell everything and avoid further losses, acting on that impulse will very likely hurt you financially over the long term. The key to managing volatility starts with getting clear about why you are investing and what your time horizons are.