Putting Market Volatility into Perspective Any sharp decline in the stock markets is often accompanied by dire newspaper headlines, often with the words turmoil or crisis.  But a more accurate word would be normal.     While market declines are bound to be unsettling, here is some information to help put these events into perspective:   [...]

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 We all know that investing and emotions don’t mix.  Here’s a snapshot of what the S&P/TSX composite Index looked like from Dec. 31, 1992 to Dec. 31, 2010.

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Looking back at past market conditions – 10 year rolling return of S&P 500 Index, Dec.31, 1935 to Dec. 31, 2010, – gives us hope for better markets in years to come.

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