Finding your way through market volatilities
In times of uncertainty, investors tend to overreact and rush to sell off their investments - a big mistake
THE key pillars to successfully staying invested despite market volatilities are:
Market performance in 2018 has been a sharp contrast to 2017 especially on the back of the sell-off we saw in October, which dragged most asset classes into the negative territory. Times of volatility can lead to feelings of uncertainty as we are often confronted with choices and decisions that we have to make in a very short span of time. With every sudden movement in the market, the impulse to buy more or withdraw entirely can be tempting. In this article we discuss the common dilemmas that people face and a logical path of action they can follow to find a way out.
Dilemma 1: Should I invest for the long or the short term?
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