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Navigating a down market | Vanguard

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While investing in the stock market is typically a prudent choice for investors seeking long-term growth, sharp drops can still be hard to stomach. Below are some things to keep in mind if a market tumble makes you feel the need to "do something." Downturns aren't rare events: Typical investors, in all markets, will endure many of them during their lifetime. Note: Although the downturns that began in August 1987 (related to Black Monday) and February 2020 (related to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic) don't meet a widely accepted definition of a bear market because they lasted less than two months, we're counting them as bear markets and including them in our analysis because of their historic nature. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. The performance of an index is not an exact representation of any particular investment, as you cannot invest directly in an index. Sources: Vanguard calculations, as of December 31, 2022. MSCI World Index from January 1, 1980, through

News & Perspectives Investing and market volatility Understand your role as an investor and learn how you can manage your assets amid market fluctuations. When markets are volatile, disciplined investing can help you maintain perspective regarding your portfolio. Being uncomfortable with volatility is totally natural. Your brain might be telling you to sell out of the market—locking in your losses forever—rather than wait it out. Use techniques like mindfulness to let the nervousness pass. Explore professional advice We offer expert help at the low cost you'd expect from Vanguard.…

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