“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.

You may have heard advice or read articles about the opportunity cost of missing the best days in the market. But did you know that 39 out of the 50 best days occurred within a relatively short period of time of high market volatility?

Panic selling not only locks in your losses but also puts you at risk for missing the market’s best days, and the impact of missing just a few of the market’s best days can be profound