Question: Should I continue to invest money in the stock market when it is not doing well?

Answer: When you are investing in the stock market, either directly into stocks or with managed investments, your approach should be that you are investing for the long-term.

For money you may need access to in the short-term, it should not be invested in the stock market because stocks can fluctuate quite a bit in the short-term. Over the long-term, stocks have historically outperformed all other investment categories, so by riding out a short-term market decline, you have a much better chance of growing your money through the stock market.

Therefore, it is wise to maintain your long-term investment strategy when the market is not doing well, and you may even consider investing additional money during those times to pick up good investments at “bargain” prices. By doing so, you will be positioned to see greater gains in your portfolio when the market does recover.

Kevin Turner, “Your Personal Wealth Navigator” is a Financial Advisor and President of Peak Level Advisors.

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