What is market volatility?

Is market volatility making you anxious? Keep cool — market corrections may in fact create opportunities.

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Up and down, down and up. Markets can sometimes swing wildly and unpredictably — what the experts call ‘volatility’.

Volatility can be unsettling, however it’s a normal part of long-term investing.

Many things can cause volatility: from political and economic changes, unexpected events, industry and sector factors, and company performance.

And volatility is not always a bad thing.

Corrections can provide opportunities to invest in markets at a lower price. Over the long term, this can help to improve a portfolio’s performance.

Investors who are prepared for volatility are less likely to be surprised when it happens — and more likely to take advantage of the opportunities it presents.

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