Market Volatility and Pullbacks

The burst in stock market volatility during early August was a shocker, but perhaps equally as shocking was the speed of its dissipation. Since the recent volatility spike was so unique, many investors have questions about it. Here are a few things that a long-term investor can learn from such an event. Volatility and Emotion The “v word” strikes fear into the heart of many investors, but volatility will always present itself from time to time in a long-term investor's endeavors. When