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Retired Or Retiring Soon? Yes, Worry About A Correction

• https://www.zerohedge.com by Lance Roberts

The most truth of that statement is found in the financial press, which consists mostly of people writing articles and giving advice on topics where they have little experience, and in general, have achieved no success.

The best example came last week in an email quoting:

"You recently suggested that you took profits from your portfolios; however, I read an article saying retirees shouldn't change their strategies. 'If you've got a thoughtful financial plan and a diversified investment portfolio, the general rule is to leave everything alone.'" 

This seems to be an entirely different approach to what you are suggesting. Also, since corrections can't be predicted, it seems to make sense." 

One of the biggest reasons why investors consistently underperform over the long-term is due to flawed investment advice.

Let me explain.

Corrections & Bear Markets Matter

It certainly seems logical, by looking the 120-year chart of the market, that one should just stay invested regardless of what happens. Eventually, as the financial media often suggests, the markets always get back to even. One such chart is the percentage gain/loss chart over the long-term, as shown below.


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