Just as shopping while hungry leads to impulsive choices like four boxes of mozzarella sticks, investing after a market drop can prompt rash decisions. When stocks decline, the natural urge is to move to cash to avoid more losses, but history shows that staying invested usually pays off. A balanced 60/40 stock-bond portfolio has consistently outperformed cash after downturns—proof that sitting out can leave investors queasy over missed rebounds.
Keep Your Investment Appetite in Check
