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Investing Can Feel Turbulent

Investing Can Feel Turbulent

After a big July for stocks, August was a bit disappointing at -4.1% even though historically the average return after “best months” is 1.1%. This month’s Student of the Market looks at those type of U.S. Stock Market ups and downs from a historical point of view, offering some relief to turbulent feelings by looking at the big picture.

September 20, 2022
Investing Can Feel Turbulent
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