The current market volatility, and negative financial markets are weighing heavily on the minds of 401(k) investors. This is not the first time that 401(k) Plans have experienced uncertain financial markets.
In fact, the DAP 401(k) participants have had to navigate many market downturns during their 29 years of investing to and through retirement. Historically, the declines worked themselves out and the financial markets trended upward over time. Please take time to read these 18 Heads Up newsletter articles pulled from the archives going back to 1994. When the markets go down, it is a good time to re-educate ourselves on this important investment topic.
Investing in a Volatile Market – October 2020 Heads Up Issue
The Risk of Market Timing – July 2019 Heads Up Issue
Understanding Risk Tolerance – October 2018 Heads Up Issue
What is Market Volatility – April 2018 Heads Up Issue
Riding Along with the Ups and Downs – April 2015 Heads Up Issue
Staying the Course – April 2011 Heads Up Issue
Tips for Surviving the Next Market Disaster – October 2009 Heads Up Issue
Does Diversification Still Work? – July 2009 Heads Up Issue
Market Declines – A History Lesson Revisited – October 2008 Heads Up Issue
Market Timing – Put Down that Watch – You Can’t Time the Market – October 2007 Heads Up Issue
Market Declines – A History Lesson – October 2002 Heads Up Issue
Investing Based on Time Horizon – November 2000 Heads Up Issue
Market Volatility – The Sky Isn’t Falling – November 1999 Heads Up Issue
Covering Risk – November 1997 Heads Up Issue
Return and Risk – April 1996 Heads Up Issue
When the Teacup Rattles in Its Saucers – May 1996 Heads Up Issue
Slow and Steady Wins the Race – December 1994 Heads Up Issue