With our current headlines of geopolitical issues, China trade wars, viruses, there’s always a reason to get out of the market. There will always be “scary” headlines. However, it’s important to realize that you have to do something with your money.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has rattled the market and put tremendous pressure on investors. VIA IV clients can be assured that they are protected through exceptionally diversified portfolios — which are invested in indexes around the globe. As a result, VIA IV clients are not exposed to the downturn of any specific company that permanently goes out of favor. When markets bounce, indices naturally follow. Single stocks don’t necessarily do the same.
That’s not the case for people who are not diversified. For example, an investor with all their money in restaurant stocks right now would not be a good place due to COVID-19 closures. Furthermore, when the economy recovers, those specific industries might not recover in the same way the overall market does.
Continue readingWe are pleased to present our Quarterly Market Review for the 1st quarter of 2020. Please see it in its entirety below.
Q1-Market-Review-2020We would like to update you on the measures we are taking to continue managing your investments effectively.
While the spread of the coronavirus has had a significant impact on market volatility, markets are designed to handle uncertainty — prices quickly incorporate new information and reflect expectations about a company’s future risks and opportunities, including the potential impact from a viral outbreak.
Our approach is to maintain globally diversified portfolios that are tilted towards factors that exhibit higher returns. We adhere to that approach in all market environments. Remember, we are investing for long-term needs.
Compared to the world of 30 years ago, the road to investing is filled with distractions. Advances in technology have made it possible to be active 24 hours a day, amplifying what’s called a fear of missing out (FOMO) in our lives.
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