Markets Look Forward. So Should Investors.
Pain that investors may be feeling from current volatility reflects markets setting prices such that expected returns are always positive.
Our Thoughts on a Volatile Market
Clearly, the market downturn over the last several days has been extraordinary, giving even the most long-term investors pause. Here are our thoughts and response.
Bearish Sentiment
Many investors seem to be pessimistic about the direction of the market. If history is any indicator though, that’s a bad time to get out of stocks.
The Cost of Trying to Time the Market
Clients often ask about timing the market. There are two questions that must be answered: when do you get out and when do you get back in? Finding the answer is difficult. Staying invested and focused on the long term helps to ensure that you’re in position to capture what the market has to offer.
Tariffs and Stagflation
One of the concerns arising from tariff talks is the possibility of stagflation, or the combination of rising inflation and an economic contraction. But should investors act on this concern with their investments?
The Twenty Something Investor
As a twenty something investor, you have time on your side. Lots of time. Focus on these things that you can control.