North Texas Dentistry Volume 9 Issue 3 2019 ISSUE 3 DE | Page 24

financial planning
Tuning Out
the Noise
by Jacob King
For investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of news about markets
eing bombarded with data and headlines presented as
impactful to your financial well-being can evoke strong
emotional responses from even the most experienced
investors. Headlines from the “lost decade” can help illustrate sev-
eral periods that may have led market participants to question
their approach.
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MAY 1999: Dow Jones Industrial Average Closes Above 11,000 for the 1st Time
MARCH 2000: Nasdaq Stock Exchange Index Reaches All-Time High of 5,048
APRIL 2000: In Less Than a Month, Nearly $1Trillion of Stock Value Evaporates
A financial advisor can provide the expertise, perspective, and
encouragement to keep you focused on your destination and in
your seat when it matters most.
The right financial advisor can play a
vital role in helping you tune out the noise
and focus on actions that can improve your
investment outcome.
OCTOBER 2002: Nasdaq Hits a Bear-Market Low of 1,114
SEPTEMBER 2005: Home Prices Post Record Gains
SEPTEMBER 2008: Lehman Files for Bankruptcy, Merrill Is Sold
While these events are now a decade or more behind us, they can
still serve as an important reminder for investors today.
When faced with short-term noise, it is easy to lose sight of the
potential long-term benefits of staying invested. While no one has
a crystal ball, adopting a long-term perspective can help change
how investors view market volatility and help them look beyond
the headlines. Creating a portfolio investors are comfortable with,
understanding that uncertainty is a part of investing, and sticking
to a plan may ultimately lead to a better investment experience.
However, as with many aspects of life, we can all benefit from a
bit of help in reaching our goals. The best athletes in the world
work closely with a coach to increase their odds of winning, and
many successful professionals rely on the assistance of a mentor
or career coach to help them manage the obstacles that arise dur-
ing a career. Why? They understand that the wisdom of an expe-
rienced professional, combined with the discipline to forge ahead
during challenging times, can keep them on the right track. The
right financial advisor can play this vital role for an investor.
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