Market Volatility: Friend or Foe? - What's On Your Mind? - May 2018 Edition

With the recent volatility in the markets, a lot of people are shying away from adding to their equities. On the surface when markets are negative and appearing to be your foe, in reality actually have a positive side and can be your friend.

If you are at the end of your savings life and are now reaping the benefits and enjoying spending your money then I agree this market volatility is your foe. If you have an actual retirement plan then this healthy break in the markets will not really affect you because you are currently spending cash and not having to sell into a down market.

Where the negative markets are your friend is when you are either dollar averaging into your savings plan or have extra cash you have had sitting on the sidelines. This is the time you get to have a bigger bang for your buck. Markets are on sale and now you are getting some pretty nice discounts on investments you already own by investing into what some will refer to as their foe.

People in general have mostly done things backwards and that is selling in the down markets and investing in the up markets. Emotionally I understand it is difficult to want to hold on to something or buy more while you watch your investment going down on paper. If you want to have the opportunity of increased returns then your friend is normally when the markets are acting like your foe. Think about the market volatility as your friend and always discuss with your investment advisor the opportunities that are available for your situation.

Linda J. Levesque, CFP^®, FMA, FCSI®

Sr. Investment Advisor

Director, Private Client Group
HollisWealth®, a division of Industrial Alliance Securities Inc.

Levesque Wealth Planning is a personal trade name of Linda J. Levesque

Insurance Advisor

Hollis Insurance Inc.

One Corporate Plaza, 2075 Kennedy Road, 5^th Floor, Toronto, ON M1T 3V3
Tel: 416-412-8018 / 1-800-322-4030
Fax: 416-332-6772
linda@levesquewealthplanning.com                                                                                          

‘Saving Today for a Richer Tomorrow’®

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR WEB SITE?

You can, as long as you include this complete statement with it: Linda J. Levesque, Senior Investment Advisor and Director, Private Client Group of HollisWealth® is an author of The 5 Minute Wealth Plan, Saving Today for a Richer Tomorrow, in The Road to Success with Jack Canfield and in The Authorities, Powerful Wisdom from Leaders in the Field.  If you're ready to jump-start your life, have more fun and joy in all that you do, get a FREE consultation from Linda J. Levesque 

This information has been prepared by Linda J. Levesque who is an Investment Advisor for HollisWealth® and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HollisWealth. HollisWealth® is a division of Industrial Alliance Securities Inc., a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. The information contained in this newsletter comes from sources we believe reliable, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or reliability. The opinions expressed are based on an analysis and interpretation dating from the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Furthermore, they do not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned. The information contained herein may not apply to all types of investors. The Investment Advisor can open accounts only in the provinces in which they are registered.  Levesque Wealth Planning is a personal trade name of Linda J. Levesque. Insurance products provided through Hollis Insurance Inc.  For more information about HollisWealth, please consult the official website at www.holliswealth.com.