Greg Leonberger, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA
Director of Research, Managing Partner
Over the last week, the U.S. equity market – as represented by the S&P 500 Index – declined 11% between August 17th and 25th. The pace and magnitude of the market drop have come as a shock to many and left investors pondering how they should react to this swift downdraft. The following article is intended to provide some perspective on the recent volatility as well as some guidance for our clients on how to respond to the recent sell-off.
The opinions expressed herein are those of Marquette Associates, Inc. (“Marquette”), and are subject to change without notice. This material is not financial advice or an offer to purchase or sell any product. Marquette reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs.
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