Seven lessons on riding out the storm

The best response for investors at the moment is to focus on what you can control. Share markets can be quite volatile at times.

In this blog from Dimensional Fund Advisors they discuss the seven lessons investors should keep in mind.

1. 1. Market timing is difficult to pull off.
   2. Balanced portfolios have quickly regained losses after past significant declines.
   3. The recent past does not tell us anything about future returns.
   4. Use the opportunity of lower prices to rebalance your portfolio back to your chosen asset allocation.
   5. Recessions are always identified with a lag.
   6. Even in tough economic environments innovation and wealth creation continue.
   7. A well constructed investment and retirement plan allows for periods like the present.

For the full article (6 minute read) download the article here riding-out-the-storm-seven-lessons.

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