John Husselbee: Avoiding panic in uncertain times

In times of uncertainty, misinterpreting market data can send investors running for the hills, writes John Husselbee, as he argues consistency of performance is impossible for fund managers but consistency of process is essential.
There is a basic equation about creating panic that goes as follows: high stakes plus major events, where the causes are confusing or unknown, can equal irrational behaviour - even among the supposed experts....
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