Recent Volatility in the Financial Markets – Don’t Panic!
The first few weeks of 2016 have demonstrated significant volatility in the major market indexes, such as the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the MSCI EAFE.
DRS Market Snapshot 2015
Volatility may best describe the equities markets for the majority of 2015, as they were impacted by economic stress in China and Greece, coupled with underwhelming corporate earnings reports, falling oil prices, and terrorist attacks here and abroad.
Is Your Portfolio Built to Weather Storms?
Market volatility, like the roller coaster experienced last week, can test even the calmest of investors. Constructing and following a sound asset allocation strategy for your long-term retirement goals will provide peace of mind even during extreme market movements.