Market Volatility

Stocks Sink on Tariff Threat

Markets posted their worst loss since April as President Trump threatened China with "massive" tariffs and the federal government began layoffs amid a continued shutdown.

October 10, 2025 Joe Mazzola

Market Volatility

Bear Market: Now What?

Bear markets can pose a challenge to your financial goals. Here are seven tips for dealing with down markets.

April 07, 2025

Market Correction: What Is It?

What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?

March 14, 2025

The New Magnificent Seven?

We explore drivers that may contribute to continued outperformance of European stocks since the bull market began in October 2022.

February 24, 2025

Market Volatility

Equity Awards in a Down Market

Some equity compensation plans have protections built in to help you weather market downturns. If you're concerned about market volatility, here are a few strategies to consider.

January 10, 2025

Panic Is Not a Strategy

Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.

September 16, 2024

The MOVE Index

The MOVE Index, a.k.a the "VIX of bonds," helps investors track volatility across U.S. Treasuries. Sometimes, it can signal future action in equities.

August 08, 2024

Market Volatility

Robo-Advisors and Emotions

Trading with your emotions during times of market volatility? Explore whether a robo-advisor may be able to help.

June 14, 2024

Investing in a Bear Market

Bear markets are part of a normal market cycle. Understanding the basics and history of these markets can help investors make strategic investment decisions when bear markets occur.

February 23, 2023

Make the Most of Volatility

With a disciplined approach, you can learn to manage volatility for your benefit—while helping you minimize risks. Here are four steps to consider.

May 12, 2022

Market Volatility

Instead of Panicking, S.T.O.P.

When it comes to investing, our emotions are not our friend. Instead of panicking, S.T.O.P.

March 30, 2022

Cashing Out of the Market

How fast you can cash out of the stock market is less important than maintaining a long-term plan.

February 16, 2022

VIX ETFs: The Facts and Risks

Investors are fascinated by the VIX Index due to its tendency to spike during market turmoil. VIX ETFs exist but they track VIX index futures, instead of the index directly. Find out why this can be an issue.

August 24, 2021

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