Taking the rough with the smooth: How to navigate global market volatility

'Like investing, smoothing isn't one-size-fits-all'

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With the global market making headlines every day, James Tothill considers how advisers can best support their clients through the peaks and troughs of investing

Uncertainty has, ironically, become one of few things we can be certain of. Market volatility driven by economic and geopolitical instability has shifted from a rare occurrence to the norm – so much so, the Financial Conduct Authority's CEO recently ushered in an era of "predictable volatility". For advisers, adapting to these conditions is part of the job, but for their clients, it's a different story. Every negative headline can dampen their appetite to invest, often when it is in their best interests. Market conditions will continue to fluctuate, making the challenge clear – ...

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