Markets rallied on better-than-expected data on Friday.1 It was a bright spot in what has seemed like a relentless parade of bad news.
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed out the week with wins, recovering from a 3-week Federal-induced slump.1
Is this the bottom of the bear market?
Maybe. Or maybe we’re somewhere in the middle with the loop-the-loops.
Be prepared for volatility to continue.
Consumers tend to focus a lot on the numbers, however, emotions and behaviors may matter even more.
Knowing how to stick with a strategy during the volatility in the market is a HUGE part of being a successful investor.
Market bottoms don’t come with a signpost. There’s no one waving a flag saying, “the worst is over, it’s all downhill from here!”
The end of a bear market looks an awful lot like the middle, and many times we don’t know if the bottoms in until after we’re already past it.
It’s so important to stick to a strategy and not let the euphoria of a rally or the fear of drops sway your decisions.
Investors who bail during the downturns and miss the ride back up tend to lose spectacularly.
Why? Because the best days and worst market days have historically clustered.2
We don’t know how long this bear market will last. We don’t know if a recession is coming.
We do know this: You can’t enjoy the upside of the rollercoaster if you get off at the bottom.
Bottom line: it’s nice to get a reprieve from the selling pressure, but let’s be (emotionally and financially) prepared for a lot more volatility ahead.
Our Team is keeping an eye on it for you.
Warmly,
Prevail Innovative Wealth Strategies
1 – https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/08/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html
Risk Disclosure: Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This material is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information; no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. For illustrative use only.
Investment Advisory services are offered through Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC, a federally registered investment advisor. Registration with any securities authority is not an endorsement of the services offered by the investment adviser. Fixed insurance products and services are offered through Prevail Strategies, LLC, a licensed insurance agency. A client may receive investment advice in addition to fixed insurance recommendations as a part of the financial planning process. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC and Prevail Strategies LLC have common ownership. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC and Prevail Strategies LLC do not provide tax or legal advice. You should always consult your CPA or tax professional for decisions involving tax implications present and future.
For a copy of Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors Privacy Policy, Disclosure Brochure (Form ADV Part 2A), or Client Relationship Summary (Form ADV Part 3), please contact your Investment Adviser Representative or call our main office at (913) 295-9500.
