Navigating market volatility is nothing new, as nearly a century of market data clearly demonstrates.
Navigating Market Volatility
Volatility in the stock market is nothing new, as nearly a century of market data clearly demonstrates. Yet, when faced with alarming headlines and widespread panic, it’s easy for investors to lose sight of the bigger picture. Short-term noise can trigger emotional responses, often at the expense of rational, long-term decision-making.
History offers a reassuring perspective. Over the past (nearly) 100 years, the market has declined by more than 20% in only six years, but it has gained more than 20% in 38 years. This stark contrast underscores a powerful truth: the long-term trajectory of equities has overwhelmingly been upward.
From the depths of the Great Depression (1929) to the shocks of the Global Financial Crisis (2008), the COVID-19 pandemic (2020), and Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs (2025), markets have always found an eventual path to recovery. Staying invested through turbulence has historically rewarded those who remained patient and focused on their long-term goals.
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Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC (“Kovitz”) is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This report should only be considered as a tool in any investment decision and should not be used by itself to make investment decisions. Opinions expressed are only our current opinions or our opinions on the posting date. Any graphs, data, or information in this publication are considered reliably sourced, but no representation is made that it is accurate or complete and should not be relied upon as such. This information is subject to change without notice at any time, based on market and other conditions. Past performance is not indicative of future results, which may vary.
