Why the worst times can be good times to invest
It always pays to stick with your long-term investment plan
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It always pays to stick with your long-term investment plan
While the recent correction in global stock prices has been unsettling for many investors, those considering abandoning their long-term investment plan should think twice before acting impulsively. The graph to the right shows the subsequent five-year returns of the American stock market index following some of the worst recession periods within the last century. Those who panicked during the last economic downturn missed out on average U.S. bull market returns of 178%.
Source: Fidelity Management & Research Company
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