When the market moves in unpredictable ways, these are the steps you should follow to ensure you don't make the wrong - and emotional - decisions with your funds.

1. M A R K E T V O L A T I L I T Y
H O W T O
D E A L W I T H
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2. Current trends in the market have many investors
feeling nervous about the not so distant future. While
not knowing the future and what may happen in the
stock market can be unsettling, there are certain
things you can do to help protect yourself at times of
high market volatility.

3. STAY WITH YOUR PLAN

4. Whether you’re just starting out in life or nearing your
retirement, you have established a plan that will help
you earn the money you need. Whatever goals and
methods you have developed with your financial
advisor should still be maintained. If you are
concerned, meet with your advisor to get his
experienced input on how you’re progressing towards
those goals.

5. DON'T ABANDON
YOUR INVESTMENTS

6. When the market grows volatile, the first inclination
for many people is to sell off their investments and
hold off. They think it’s better to gather their savings
and wait to see where the market goes. Instead,
consider leaving your money where it is. While it may
seem like a stressful course of action, it can lead
toward great benefits in the long run.

7. DIVERSIFY YOUR
HOLDINGS

8. Instead of selling your stocks and abandoning your
investment strategy, consider shifting your
investments. By examining your holdings, you may find
ways to add greater balance to your investments and
diversify your funds.

9. KEEP AN EYE ON
YOUR RISKS

10. While it’s advisable to leave your investments where
they are, you should also make an honest risk
assessment of your situation. Keep in mind that you
may suffer losses, especially during times of high
market volatility, so it’s important to ask yourself how
much you’re really prepared to lose. You should feel
reasonably comfortable with your investment strategy.
If you’re not, you may want to consider reorganizing
your portfolio, so your risk is minimized.

11. MAINTAIN A
RELATIONSHIP WITH
YOUR FINANCIAL
ADVISOR

12. A financial adviser is much like a doctor or an auto
mechanic in that you don’t just visit these professionals
when there’s a problem. Just as you take your car in for a
tune-up or get a routine physical exam from a doctor, you
should also be regularly consulting with your financial
adviser. Through regular meetings, you can learn more
about the market and get a better feel for how your
investment strategy is performing. It’s easier to make small
tweaks along the way than it is to make drastic changes
when the market hits a slump.

13. F O R M O R E , V I S I T :
D r a k e B o l o n . o r g
T H A N K S F O R
R E A D I N G !
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