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Should you think long-term and stay in the market, or bailout before all is lost? Here's what to think about before making that decision. What to do with your investments and retirement portfolio during turbulent economic times.
What should Stock Investors do in Troubled Market?
What should stock investors do in a troubled market? Should you hold or liquidate holdings and stay in cash? There are no easy answers.
Why Do Advisors Tell You To Sit Tight And Not Sell When The Market Is Going Down
Why do advisors tell you to sit tight and not sell when the stock market is going down? Couldn't you avoid the worst of bear markets if you got out? Find out why that doesn't work.
Adjust Risk Premium for Stocks to Market Conditions
The risk premium investors expect from stocks may need adjusting during turbulent market conditions.
How to Identify the Bottom of the Stock Market
Trying to time the bottom of the stock market is a losing game. The better strategy is to stay invested and catch the upturn profits when they happen.
Normal Stock Guidance Doesn't Apply
During extreme market conditions, normal investment guidelines do not necessarily apply. Use your best judgement and consider how much risk you are willing to accept.
Guard Against Using Old Information when Analyzing Stocks
Much can happen to companies in a volatile market. Don't use old information to analyze a company.
Stagflation in Dangerous for Stocks
Stagflation is when the economy is not growing, but inflation rates are high - usually two conditions that don't exist at the same time. It is a dangerous economic crisis.
Investment Considerations in a Bear Market
Regular market fluctuations are common and expected, but extended periods of decline can strike fear in even seasoned investors. These bear markets can last months or even years. So, what should you do when faced with a bear market?
How Falling Stock Prices Can Make You Rich
In falling stock markets, you can actually get tremendously rich by buying the right stocks. How do you actually make money? How can falling prices increase your long-term returns? For these answers and more, this article can help you tremendously.
Buying on Bad News - Acquiring Undervalued Stock
Sometimes a bit of bad luck for a company can be a lucrative opportunity for your portfolio. How do you know which companies are permanent losers and which are undervalued? This value investing article can help you discover buying opportunities.

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