Even if you're a disciplined investor, persistent market volatility and negative headlines can make it difficult to stick to your strategy.

Heightened economic and geopolitical uncertainties and wildly erratic stock prices can trigger investors, who feel they have to “do something” in response.

But that reaction often amplifies the problem, because making changes in your investment portfolio at the wrong time can seriously damage long-term return potential.

If you're in the market, you can't avoid volatility—but there are proven steps you can take to successfully navigate its ups and downs. Just as important, there are some common mistakes you must avoid to minimize the worst impacts of a volatile market.

Our free guide, The Do’s and Don’ts of Stock Market Volatility, provides our recommendations for investors, based on more than 30 years of expertise managing equity portfolios. You'll learn:

  • 3 best practices to successfully manage periods of market volatility
  • 3 most common mistakes investors make, and why they are so damaging to your long-term investing goals
  • Historical data that supports our conclusions and underscores the recommendations we propose

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