Stock markets around the world suffered a major period of volatility in the closing months of 2018.
Markets don’t respond well to periods of uncertainty and there was plenty of that around on a global scale. Slowing economic growth in China, Brexit in the UK, the likelihood that quantitative easing in the Eurozone will cease and the future direction of the US economy were all called into question. Many of these issues will continue to dominate in 2019.
Keep focused on your long-term goals It’s important to realise that some market volatility is inevitable; markets are always likely to move up and down and accepting a degree of risk is part and parcel of investing. While the process of building a portfolio includes strategies to reduce risk, it cannot be eliminated altogether. What you have to decide as an investor is how much risk is right for you.
Over time your risk profile is likely to change, so if it’s been a while since your portfolio was last reviewed, then do get in touch.
The value of investments can fall as well as rise, you may get back less than you invested.
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