{"id":888,"date":"2022-05-27T12:46:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/quilter\/?p=888"},"modified":"2022-05-27T12:46:12","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:46:12","slug":"focus-on-long-term-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/quilter\/2022\/05\/27\/focus-on-long-term-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus on long-term goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Global\nmarkets have experienced bouts of volatility before, and no doubt will do so\nagain; it\u2019s an inevitable part of investing. Even before the invasion of\nUkraine, global indices were under pressure, contending with spiralling living\ncosts and rising interest rates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>Focusing on\nlonger-term timescales instead of short-term volatility will stand you in good\nstead. Consistency in your strategic investment approach, and taking advice to\nseize any opportunities that present, should be your primary focus, especially\nin volatile markets. While unsettling events will have a short-term impact on\nmarkets, it\u2019s important to be clear \u2013 your financial plan should always be\nfocused on long-term strategic decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>Looking back at\nthe early stages of the pandemic, market falls were broad- based with very few\nsectors escaping the impact. After the initial shock and uncertainty subsided,\ncooler heads prevailed and the recovery in overall market levels was rapid.\nOnly by staying invested would you benefit from that recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>One way to\nnavigate bouts of volatility is by diversifying your assets. Although\ndiversification isn\u2019t a magic bullet, it\u2019s a very useful tool because different\nasset classes respond to market conditions in different ways, so the\ncorrelation and diversification properties within an asset class can be\ncritical to managing market volatility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>Investing\nregular amounts is also a useful way to take some of the emotion out of your\ndecision-making. It&#8217;s easier said than done but avoiding any impulsive\nreactions with your investments is optimum when challenging market conditions\npresent. The biggest mistake investors make when markets fall is to cease being\nan investor and sell to cash, especially when inflation is surging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong><em>It is important to take professional advice before making any\ndecision relating to your personal finances. Information within this article is\nbased on our current understanding and can be subject to change without notice\nand the accuracy and completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed. It\ndoes not provide individual tailored investment advice and is for guidance\nonly. Some rules may vary in different parts of the UK.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global markets have experienced bouts of volatility before, and no doubt will do so again; it\u2019s an inevitable part of investing. Even before the invasion of Ukraine, global indices were under pressure, contending with spiralling living costs and rising interest rates. Focusing on longer-term timescales instead of short-term volatility will stand you in good stead. 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