Volatility is part and parcel of investing so it’s important to put it into perspective and look at the full picture when thinking about your wealth, rather than focus on day-to-day market swings.

When markets fall, it’s natural to want to take action to prevent further losses. Doing so however can do more harm than good. Here’s why timing the market to buy low and sell high is not as easy as it sounds.

Stocks typically begin to recover during recessions, in anticipation of economic and corporate earnings growth.

2022 has been a challenging year with volatility in share markets, and the road ahead is likely to be bumpy given heightened uncertainty.  Central banks are far from declaring victory over inflation and they need demand to slow.  Short-term, rates are still going up and picking the top is a bit of a gamble.

While it’s difficult to be the best investor in the world, we can all actively avoid being a ‘bad investor’ by learning from history and staying the course. 

Recent RBA announcements are a reminder for investors to take stock of the risks they are taking, and to stay focused on their long-term goals.