Market Volatility

If the stock market has ever felt like a roller coaster to you, you are not alone. The ups can be thrilling, but the drops in your portfolio can be downright unsettling.

You might be feeling like that roller coaster is rattling downward as we speak. But over the years at Voyage Financial Group, I have learned that some of the most damaging decisions investors make can happen during those drops. Imagine if you unlatched your safety harness during the roller coaster’s drop!

Panic selling, impulsive trades, chasing headlines, these are dopamine or fear-driven moves that can knock a financial plan off track and turn temporary volatility into permanent loss. Timing the market on your own can often be like trying to catch a falling knife.

Market uncertainty is part of the ride. It’s not something we can control, but it is something we can prepare for and look to take advantage of. That’s where real wealth can be built.

Tempting as it is to sell during big downturns, history shows it’s often better to stay invested. Markets often see their best and worst days bunched together – hence the volatility. Remember that back-to-back years of market decline are often rare.

When you have a clear strategy and a financial advisor by your side, you can approach those dips with more confidence, not fear. I believe those market drops should not be viewed as simple setbacks but can be viewed as opportunities.

So when volatility strikes, don’t react out of emotion. Stay focused. Stay grounded. Stay the course.

When you imagine having a dedicated financial advisor by your side—especially during uncertain times—you can already begin to feel more confidence that comes from having a clear plan. Now is a great time to give me a call. I am ready to walk this journey with you.