It’s natural to be concerned about your portfolio when there is stock market volatility. The market will have its ups and downs, but these eight tips can help you avoid common pitfalls and stay focused on your long-term investment goals.
STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU MANAGE MARKET VOLATILITY
- Stay calm: bull markets tend to be stronger than bear markets
- Don’t put all your eggs in one basket—diversify
- Don’t overact: emotional investing can take you off course
- Focus on “time in” the market, not “timing” the market
- Use dollar-cost averaging to help volatility work in your favor
- Rebalance portfolios to help keep you aligned with your goals
- Expect the unexpected: be prepared for any sequence of returns
- Talk to your financial advisor can help put the headlines into perspective
Dollar-cost averaging and diversification do not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
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