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Managing your portfolio through volatile times

Empower Investments examines intra-year stock market volatility in relation to full calendar year returns, showing that large intra-year declines are common during positive calendar year returns.  

Volatility

Market Volatility: How Investors can stay on track through uncertain markets

A guide to managing market volatility, avoiding emotional decision-making mistakes, and staying aligned with long-term financial goals.

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The problem with market timing

Discusses the challenges inherent with timing the market and why so few profit from it.

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Game plan for managing market volatility

Gyrating markets can unnerve investors and shake the foundation of their long-term investment strategies. This article provides a game plan for weathering volatile markets.

Volatility

Be patient, be brave

This article discusses the importance of aligning your exposure to stocks with your time horizon.

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Are our brains working against us?

A timely review of important concepts from the field of behavioral finance.

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