Market Volatility Infographic
While short-term downturns occur in the markets, the long-term trend has been firmly upward reflecting the growth of the Canadian and world economy. This FreshPlan Market Volatility infographic illustrates that historically, the markets recovered after each downturn demonstrating that ups and downs are part of stock market performance and something long-term investors are used to staying the course and riding out.
Timing the market can be challenging. It’s tempting to adjust your portfolio when the markets get rocky. No one knows exactly when the market will bounce back, but when it does, recovery can happen fast. Missing those upturns could impact your long-term growth. Stay the course and stick to your plan.
“This infographic illustrates historical performance of the S&P/TSX Total Return Index for an investment in 1969”
Major financial events are highlighted and include the stock market crash of 1987, the US Financial Crisis and more. These events took additional time for recovery. More recents events illustrate the pandemic decline which recovered more rapidly. Although each event contribute significantly to the markets, the graph notes that recovery was strong afterwards. Offering a historical perspective to market downturns helps to start the conversation about ongoing ups and downs.
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- One of many infographics included in FreshPlan software
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