How does market volatility affect you?

Danielle Shay discusses what the current market volatility means for investors and traders. Click the play button below to learn more.

 

 

The market has a natural ebb and flow nature. We expect it to change, correct, and occasion even crash. It’s just how it works. However, this year has been unprecedented. Never before have we seen such high volatility in such a short amount of time. It is literally making history.

Because of this, I have found people are at a loss of what to do. How should I change my strategy? Is now a good time to learn trading? What does this mean for my long and short term investing?

I had the pleasure of talking about all of the above on “Money Life with Chuck Jaffee.” Click the play button above to listen to our full conversation.

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