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How to Survive Market Mayhem


Published on 2025-03-18 16:01:11 - Kiplinger
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  • Stocks, including high-yield categories such as energy infrastructure, grew without interruption. Fixed income was a breeze, with 4% to 5% yields on cash and short-term equivalents, or 6% to 8% from high-yield bonds, floating-rate bank loans, and newcomers such as exchange-traded funds investing in collateralized loan obligations.

The article "How to Survive Market Mayhem" from Kiplinger discusses strategies for investors to navigate through volatile market conditions. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective rather than reacting to short-term market fluctuations. Key points include the necessity of diversification across different asset classes to mitigate risk, the benefits of having a well-thought-out investment plan that includes an asset allocation strategy tailored to one's risk tolerance and investment horizon, and the psychological aspect of investing, advising against panic selling during downturns. The article also highlights the value of rebalancing portfolios periodically to keep the investment strategy on track, the potential of dollar-cost averaging to reduce the impact of volatility, and the importance of staying informed but not being swayed by daily market noise. It suggests that understanding one's emotional response to market swings can help in making rational decisions, and encourages investors to view downturns as potential buying opportunities for quality investments at lower prices.

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