11 do’s and don’ts for market crashes

Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, has seen a market crash or two over the past 20 years. In this recent article, he outlines what he thinks investors should and shouldn’t do in the face of market volatility. 1) Do take notice at how cyclical markets are. 2) Don’t react emotionally. 3) Do stick with your plan. 4) Don’t rely on gurus, shamans or talking heads. 5) Do notice your own state of mind. 6) Don’t take actions while in a state of discomfort. 7) Do notice the panic around you. 8) Don’t try to time the markets. 9) Do look for signs of capitulation (or surrender). 10) Don’t confuse the short-term for the long-term. 11) Do have a sense of humour about this. To read the full story (VIEW LINK) .