Most of us have been experiencing unexpectedly cold temperatures and high rainfall lately but the good news is that spring is on the way. As the days grow longer and warmer, there can be a sense of optimism and a feeling of renewal.
This month’s snapshot looks at the often-dizzying performance of leading tech stocks which provides a real-time lesson in market dynamics and cycles.
Given the daily reporting of stock market twists and turns, investors would be forgiven for thinking that investing in shares is something like betting on a horse race.
While that may be true for the day traders, long-term investors know that a cool head and a balanced and diversified portfolio will ride out the ups and downs of market cycles. The trick is to be aware of market sentiment but not get caught up in the often skittish reactions of the markets to economic events.
As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.