Managing through market volatility

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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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Why timing the market is a fool's errand

The stock market has gone through numerous periods of volatility over the past 40 years. In nearly all cases, the market recovered but long-term investors who sold when the market dropped sharply risked missing out on the rebound.

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Navigating volatility

During times of volatility investors tend to become increasingly reluctant to participate in the market. While volatility is concerning there may be opportunities that arise to help stay on course with long-term goals.

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What is risk management?

When it comes to investing, risk management is the active mitigation of uncertainty that surrounds all investment opportunities. Investing is inherently risky. At Russell Investments, we do not seek to avoid risk, but rather work to ensure that the right risks are taken, with the highest likelihood of compensation. We work to ensure exposure to uncompensated risk is minimized.

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The value of staying invested—investor insights

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The impact of staying invested

Staying the course during market volatility is often difficult for many investors. Some choose to move to cash investments, while others try to time the market, causing these investors to miss the rallies that follow the challenging periods.

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Keep calm and stay invested

Three general rules to help keep investors calm and invested when markets turn choppy.

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Bull versus bear market

We believe that possessing the discipline to stay invested through the ups and downs of the market gives a diversified portfolio the best probability of meeting its goals.

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Updated April 2025. UNI-11616