Market Volatility · Market Volatility. What should you do? 2 When markets go down, our instincts...

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Market Volatility

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What should you do?

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When markets go down, our instincts tell us we should do something.

We are inclined to panic and sell our investments or stop contributing altogether.

But is that the best approach?

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Do:

Continue contributions –instead of selling assets, continuing contributions during down markets means you purchase more units.

Don’t:

Try and time the market – it can be a gamble to move all your assets to safer investments because it is hard to time perfectly. You most likely end up selling at a lower price and buying at a higher price later when you re-invest.

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Do:Consider that your goals are primarily long-term. If your time frame has not changed then your strategy shouldn't either.

Don’t:Take a short term view – staying focused on your long-term plan is key so that you do not waver under uncertain circumstances.

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Market crisis and subsequent returns

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