Managing through volatility
We’re here to help you and your investors navigate through market volatility and focus on the long term.
Tariff tracker
A guide to market volatility stemming from recent trade policy uncertainty
When markets do the unexpected, it can test the nerves of even the savviest investor. And negative headlines in a 24-hour news cycle can make it difficult to filter the noise.
While catalysts change over time, it’s important to remember that volatility is a recurring risk. The steep correction we’ve seen during the last few weeks due to tariffs and trade policy uncertainty is a sobering reminder that markets can swing wildly in short periods of time.
At Russell Investments, we’ve got you covered. Our experts stand at the ready to distill complexity and provide clarity on the portfolio implications of recent market turbulence.
April 15, 2025
Paul Eitelman, CFA
Senior Director, Chief Investment Strategist
April 11, 2025
BeiChen Lin, CFA, CPA
Senior Investment Strategist, Head of Canadian Strategy
April 09, 2025
Paul Eitelman, CFA
Senior Director, Chief Investment Strategist
Important market volatility truths
Keep calm in volatile markets: Cycle of market emotions
The key to successful investing is to buy low and sell high. But more often than not, investors do the exact opposite. The reason? Investors are human. For example, many panic and cash out when markets fall. Ironically, at these times, these investors fail to recognise they are actually at the point of maximum financial opportunity.
Value of Global Diversification
There are several potential benefits of a diversified investment portfolio, and one of the most important is to reduce concentration risk. This tool shows how different asset classes have performed erratically year to year, demonstrating the benefits of a well-diversified, multi asset approach.
Risk vs Return
Although the markets might return a loss in difficult years, this brochure shows the returns a client could have experienced had they stayed invested. Using weighted averages, it also demonstrates the difference in volatility and returns between lower risk and higher risk strategies.
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Investing in volatile times
At Russell Investments, we help investors manage downside risk in three ways: by diversifying sources of returns, by using a robust dynamic asset allocation process to guide tactical positioning, and by seeking effective implementation capabilities. We have been anticipating a low-return, high-volatility environment for the last 2-3 years. Accordingly, we have been dynamically adjusting our portfolio positioning to manage downside risk.
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