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Talking Volatility: Magnitude vs. Percentage
Unfortunately, as human beings, we are prone to behavioral tendencies and mental shortcuts that do not always work in our favor.
Sudden market downturns can be unsettling. But historically, US equity returns following sharp downturns have, on average, been positive.
Sticking with your plan helps put you in the best position to capture the recovery.
(1) The average annualized returns for the five-year period after 10% declines were 9.33%; after 20% declines, 9.66%; and after 30% declines, 7.18%.
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