Posts Tagged ‘Market Volatility’

The year 2019 served up many examples of the unpredictability of markets. Interest rates that US policy makers expected to rise fell instead. American consumers’ confidence weakened as the year began,1 and news headlines broadcast fears of an economic slowdown. But investors who moved onto the sidelines may have missed the gains in the US…

Over the course of the holidays, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at a holiday party or other social gathering. A friend or relative might ask about which investments are good at the moment. The lure of getting into the stock market at the right time or avoiding the…

After a period of relative calm in the stock market, investors have experienced increased volatility in recent days. While market volatility can create anxiety for some, reacting emotionally and changing long-term investment strategies in response to short-term declines could prove more harmful than helpful. To learn more, download our free issue brief, Recent Market Volatility.

The lure of getting into the stock market at the right time or avoiding the next downturn may tempt even disciplined, long-term investors. The reality of successfully timing markets, however, isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. To learn more, download our free issue brief, Timing Isn’t Everything.  

Investment opportunities exist around the globe, but no one needs to be an expert in every region to benefit from those opportunities. A well-diversified global portfolio can help capture the returns of markets around the world and deliver more reliable outcomes over time. To learn more, download our free issue brief, The Randomness of Global…