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Things to Think About When Investing in a Bear Market

From Jeremy Vohwinkle, About.com GuideFebruary 13, 2009

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The stock market continues to require people think long and hard about their investments. If you've looked at any of your investment statements recently, it probably isn't pretty. But, even though things look bad, things may not be as bad as it seems, and there are some things you can do to help make sure you're making the most of this volatile market. You may be tempted to bail out of the market completely, but doing so could hamper your long term goals. So, before making a rash decision, you should consider these measures first:

  • Examine Your Investment Objective
  • Consider Your Risk Tolerance
  • Don’t Chase the Market
  • Rebalance Your Portfolio
  • Shore Up Your Short-Term Investments

The past few months have certainly tested everyone's nerves. Nobody has a crystal ball that can tell us exactly what's going to happen in the coming weeks and months, but you can at least make sure that you're positioned so that you can minimize your risk and weather any financial storm in the future.

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