As of March 11, 2020, the United States has entered a bear market. Brush up on your investment terms and what this means for our economy, your investments and the possibility of a recession.
Social isolation doesn't mean we're immune to hearing, reading and talking about the coronavirus. But before you make any drastic financial moves, we've outlined some important things to consider first.
A globally diversified approach can deliver more reliable outcomes over time with less volatility than investing in individual countries. This can help investors stay on track, through all kinds of markets, toward their long-term goals.
The US stock market has delivered an average annual return of around 10% since 1926.[1] But short-term results may vary, and in any given period stock returns can be positive, negative, or flat. When setting expectations, it’s helpful to see the range of outcomes experienced by investors historically. For example, how often have the stock market’s annual returns actually aligned with its long-term average?
Investment fads are nothing new. When selecting strategies for their portfolios, investors are often tempted to seek out the latest and greatest investment opportunities.
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