GYC Insights
Articles on real-life financial issues written to educate and enlighten.
It's Really Hard Not to Panic
“Don’t panic” and “Invest when markets are down” is usually easier said than done. Going through volatile markets can feel like a really long time, but when zoomed out, it is but a mere blip in history.
After a Bad Period For Markets, What Next?
News cycles can be negative, while the stock market continues to trend upwards in 2023. Market sell-offs tend to feed upon itself, culminating in a few days of intense losses — but this is always temporary. Most of the time, bad years are followed by good recovery years.
What Does It Mean To Invest For The Long-Term?
The longer your investment horizon, the higher your chances of getting a positive investment return. But exactly how long are we talking about? Using one of our portfolios as an example, let’s take a look at some numbers.
What Does ‘Long-Term Investing ’ Mean?
In the Global Stock Market, when the holding timeframe increases (especially past 10 years), the probability that you’ll walk away with a positive return increases with it, steadily making its way up, and eventually settling at 100%.
Why You Shouldn't Be Too Bothered by a Stock Market Collapse
The stock market is bound to collapse eventually. It’s just a matter of when.