Trumped-Up Volatility: Keep Calm and Carry On

Markets have been extremely volatile over the past two months. For most, watching the value of your investments swing wildly is disconcerting. In times like these, it can be tempting to batten down the hatches and retreat from the market. Our advice: act only after calm and careful consideration. History highlights that emotional, reactive decisions during periods of volatility are often detrimental to your long-term wealth.