Keys to Investing During COVID-19: Patience, Discipline and Focus

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In this video, we discuss how the new coronavirus (COVID-19) relates to recent market volatility and what it might mean for your portfolio. Some of the topics we cover include:
• The speed of the recent market downturn
• Government shutdowns and their impact
• The difficulty in timing the market
• The power of V-bounces
• The relative power and duration of bull and bear markets through history

In our view, one of the most important things to do during market volatility is avoid making portfolio changes unless your investing goals have changed. The coronavirus pandemic is a human tragedy. When public and personal health could be at risk in the midst of a rocky market, it is understandable to feel anxiety. But this type of emotion can make it difficult to focus on your long-term financial goals. Staying patient, disciplined and calm during such times is critical.

What’s next for markets is uncertain, but we know that bull markets follow bear markets, and missing out on early bull market returns can be dangerous. Markets can be counterintuitive—look beyond what the crowd is doing and remain level-headed when making your own financial decisions.

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