The S&P 500 is down 5.10% YTD through March 2026. Iran tensions and tariff uncertainty are driving volatility. Should you buy or wait?
The Case for Staying Invested
Missing the 10 best trading days over 20 years can halve your returns — and those best days often occur during bear markets. Time in the market beats timing the market.
Historical Context
5% pullbacks happen ~3x per year on average. 10% corrections happen ~1x per year. Every bear market in history has eventually been followed by new highs.
What to Do
Check your risk tolerance. Consider rebalancing if allocations have drifted. Continue dollar-cost averaging.
Read: Diversifying Amid Volatility.
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