Meritum Update - Issue 2 - 2008
 

Welcome to the latest edition of Meritum update. In recent months Australian and world share markets have experienced some market volatility. During these times it is important to remember that a level of unpredictability is a fundamental feature of market cycles that occurs from time to time. In this issue we concentrate on weathering the storm of volatile times and examine some top strategies.

History has shown that sticking with your investment strategy when times are difficult as opposed to panic selling when markets have fallen, or are falling, can pay off handsomely provided:

  • high quality assets are held
  • investments are well diversified, and
  • you don’t change your strategy from long term to short term in the middle of a market downturn

The psychological phenomenon which always rears its ugly head regardless of whether the market is ‘bullish’ or ‘bearish, is that of ‘Fear and Greed’. Learn to use these emotions for your benefit and remain focused on your objectives.

History reveals many examples of investment markets experiencing sharp declines only to recover, and go on to greater heights.

As always, if you would like more information on any of the topics in this newsletter, or any other investment advice, please feel free to contact our office.

In this issue Special Report Volatile times – weathering the storm.

Given the volatility in financial markets, we thought it appropriate to devote the entire newsletter to this topic and provide you with top strategies.

Meritum Update - Issue 2 - 2008



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