A Few Thoughts on Why Doing Nothing with Your Portfolio During Downturns Is a Smart Move

It may sound counterintuitive, even irresponsible, but there's a strong case for staying the course, both psychological and financial.

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When markets fall, the instinct to do something with your investments can be overwhelming. Headlines flash red, portfolios shrink, and the natural response is often to react (e.g., sell, shift, move to cash). But more often than not, the best course of action during a downturn is deceptively s…