Charts & Chat - April 10, 2025

CEO Eric Boyce, CFA provides a historic perspective on volatility, in light of recent market developments. 

The discussion includes:

1. Historical major one-day declines and longer-term drawdowns give way to resounding positive future market performance over time.

2. The relative frequency of drawdowns over time might surprise you.

3. Intra-year downturns are common in years where the market is up for the year.

4. Time greatly dampens the near term impact of volatility.

5. The probability of positive performance really goes up the longer you remain invested.

6. Chart showing how the market goes up +70% of the time, and that bull markets are MUCH more prevalent than bear markets.

7. The value of staying invested according to your investment policy throughout your investment horizon and NOT trying to time the market.