Video: What to Do if My Account is Down?
Markets go up, and markets go down. When your investment account is down, you may be tempted to stop investing or even sell your positions. In this short video, Wealthfront’s Chief Investment Officer Dr. Burton Malkiel explains what you should and shouldn’t do in a down market.
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