If you have been watching the news about the stock markets, you have likely noticed that volatility in the markets is rearing its ugly head.  We know it’s difficult to watch your account balances fluctuate and we understand the anxiety.  While turbulence is unsettling, we believe it’s important to step back from the daily market gyrations when thinking about your long-term portfolio.

It is important to remember that the businesses you own (and lend your money to) are constantly adapting to changing political and economic environments.  Remind yourself that the owners of those companies are focused on keeping their businesses profitable.  They react swiftly to changing environments.

The short-term market swings are investors reacting to uncertainty about a coronavirus (COVID-19), and/or the upcoming Presidential election, and/or anything else going on in the world that may affect businesses.

We encourage you to focus on your long-term investment plan and avoid making any reactionary/emotional investing decisions.

Windward’s systematic, weekly rebalancing process is designed to look for rebalancing opportunities during these short-term market swings. As the market sorts itself out, we will continue to look for rebalancing opportunities.

We know that focusing on the long-term is easier said than done.  We are here to help.  Please contact us if you would like to revisit your long-term plan and/or discuss anything else in more detail.

 

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