Fiction: When the market is volatile, the best strategy is to move to cash and wait until things improve before getting back in.

Fact: It is tempting to wait out market storms on the sidelines, but the reality is that most investors get out of the market after their portfolios have been impacted and get in well after they could have captured a recovery. Timing the market is a losing game. Adopting a solid asset allocation strategy that takes your goals, risk tolerance, and financial situation into account is the best way to weather any market condition.


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