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Staying invested through volatility

Studies on geopolitical shocks indicate that equity market drawdowns linked to such events are usually brief

    • Rather than attempting to predict every geopolitical development, investors should build diversified portfolios designed to withstand periods of uncertainty.
    • Rather than attempting to predict every geopolitical development, investors should build diversified portfolios designed to withstand periods of uncertainty. IMAGE: PIXABAY

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    Published Tue, Mar 24, 2026 · 03:54 PM

    GLOBAL markets are once again confronting the reality that uncertainty is never far away. Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, coupled with concerns around global energy supply routes, have caused renewed volatility across financial markets.

    While such developments often dominate headlines, geopolitical tensions are not unusual in the broader history of financial markets.

    Over the past several decades, investors have navigated oil shocks, financial crises, pandemics and geopolitical conflicts. Despite these disruptions, markets have continued to generate long-term growth for disciplined investors.

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