5 Things to Know About Investing

What You’ll Learn:

• Trying to outsmart the market, with the vast inflow of information it has, is a fool’s errand. Investors should avoid chasing past performance, as it’s not an indicator of future returns.

• Diversification is key. Investing across various market segments – both domestic and global – helps manage risk and improve portfolio stability. 

• Investors have to focus on the portions of investing that they CAN control. Investors can’t control market fluctuations but can control factors like savings rate, risk tolerance, and long-term discipline. Managing emotions and staying the course during market volatility are essential for success.