Managing through market volatility

In response to the evolving situation between Ukraine and Russia, we’re here to help investors navigate through market volatility and focus on the long term.

Investing in volatile times

Important truths to remember about market volatility

At Russell Investments, we help investors manage downside risk in three ways: by diversifying sources of returns, by using a robust dynamic asset allocation process to guide tactical positioning, and by seeking effective implementation capabilities. We have been anticipating a low-return, high-volatility environment for the last 2-3 years. Accordingly, we have been dynamically adjusting our portfolio positioning to manage downside risk.

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