World events in the aftermath of the 11 September terrorist atrocities have added to the sense of ne...
World events in the aftermath of the 11 September terrorist atrocities have added to the sense of nervousness among investors who were suffering from the effects of a prolonged bear market. A global slowdown is now well established with the prospects of recovery clouded by the recent shock to the financial system. In such an environment the outlook for equity markets becomes increasingly uncertain. It becomes apparent at times like this that successful investing is not just about sitting back and waiting while markets go up. A bear market reminds investors of the need to build a portfol...
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