Do's and Don'ts Of Market Volatility
About this Episode
Today, Keith Mooney of Mooney Lyons talks about what we should -and shouldn't - do during times of market volatility. Before getting to specific advice, we take a look at where we sit, as of June 17, 2022.
Aggressive investments are dropping, but so are more conservative ones. What is stagflation? And with inflation on the rise, how likely are we to see stagflation?
The most important advice the Mooney Lyons team has for investors is this: Pull your emotions away from the investment decision process. Emotions often lead to overreactions. Focus on the cause of market volatility and use history as a tool to make informed decisions.
When reviewing strategy, answer these three questions.
- Why did I do it?
- Did it work?
- Do I need to change it?
On the client side specifically, think about these three questions:
- How much time do I have for my investments?
- How much risk can I afford?
- What is my ultimate reward?
It's important to remember that the stock market is positive, on average, in 3 out of every 4 years. And in the last 40 years, only 6 of them have been negative for bonds.
Keith leaves us with these key takeaways:
Don’t be emotional
Don’t panic
Don’t make silly mistakes
Don’t try to time the market
Adjust your portfolio.
This way, you can weather the storm. But you have to stay invested over the long run to have success.
Mooney Lyons is currently offering a complimentary review of your investment portfolio. There's no cost or obligation. You can find out more by reaching out to the team at https://mooneylyons.com/
or by calling 847-382-2600. You can also send an email to info@mooneylyons.com.
Securities offered through Triad Advisors, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Triad Hybrid Solutions LLC, a registered investment advisor. Mooney Lyons Financial Advisors and Triad Advisors, LLC are not affiliated.
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Mooney Lyons is currently offering a complimentary review of your investment portfolio. There's no cost or obligation. You can find out more by reaching out to the team at https://mooneylyons.com/
or by calling 847-382-2600. You can also send an email to info@mooneylyons.com.
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