There Are Always Reasons Not to Invest
Every day, we are bombarded with pessimistic and unsettling news. This leads us to wonder about our investments and how they will be affected. A white paper from the
Hartford Funds illustrates the need to stay invested despite negative news. Please see the following link to view the short illustration:
As we can see from this piece, there will always be reasons not to invest. This does not mean, however, we should move everything to cash when we get worried. We
need to invest. For long-term investors, the greater risk comes from not investing and missing out on potential growth opportunities. Patient investors won’t be unnerved by the daily news flow – they know they must remain invested and stay the course in order to meet their goals. If you currently have cash you don’t need in the near term, consider investing it now.