You’ve heard it from your parents or said it to your children more time then you can count…fasten your seatbelts. Investing is no different! A recent article (See the Hartford Funds “Fasten Your Seatbelts” article from September 2022, Fasten Your Seatbelts (hartfordfunds.com) reminds us that volatility is an ever-present occurrence when choosing to invest your money. Depending on your personality, this analogy might make you a bit nervous at first! However, with the exception of the current market correction, over the past 50 years, of the 29 previous corrections of at least 10% all have been completely erased by a bull market. What does that mean? Owning stocks and bonds has always required riding out the ups and downs.
The best thing to do is to develop a plan, stick with it, and resist the urge to panic. Successful investing is about being patient, disciplined and not letting the fear of market volatility alarm you. Be sure to check out this article for more great information, or give us a call to set up an appointment!