What Are My Options When the Market is Down?
In a declining market, your first instinct may be to cut and run. This short case study on the 2008 financial crisis shows that staying invested or adding to your portfolio may be better options.
Oops! It looks like your browser doesn't support some of the features needed to view this website.
Your experience may differ compared to newer, up-to-date web browsers. Please switch to another web browser if available.
Maintenance Notice Our site will be undergoing scheduled maintenance between 7:45 and 8:45pm EST and may be unavailable during that time.
In a declining market, your first instinct may be to cut and run. This short case study on the 2008 financial crisis shows that staying invested or adding to your portfolio may be better options.
Historically, periods of strong market performance have lasted longer than and more than made up for losses incurred during bear markets.
History shows that investors who patiently weather market downturns are rewarded for staying focused on the long term.