Market volatility resources

During periods of uncertainty in the markets, we recognize that it can be challenging to determine what, if any, action to take. Your Ameriprise advisor is committed to helping you navigate market volatility with personalized advice for your long-term, diversified investment strategy. 

Your advisor is available to answer any questions, through whatever means are most comfortable for you, including virtually by phone and online.

MARKET UPDATE

Could a surging U.S. economy drive stock prices higher?

Anthony Saglimbene, Ameriprise Global Market Strategist

WEEKLY MARKETS COMMENTARY

Strong company performance and solid economic data send stocks to another record high

David Joy, Chief Market Strategist, Ameriprise Financial

TIMELY UPDATE

After the Close

Read the latest commentary and insights about recent market movements.

 

Investment insights

To help you mitigate risks, preserve the value of your investment portfolio and enhance growth potential over the long-term, we believe it is important to stay focused on your financial goals and to make sound decisions based on objective information, your long-term asset allocation and your risk tolerance. 

3 benefits of diversification and asset allocation

Learn why these time-tested strategies can help you invest with more intention, objectivity, and confidence.

Guide to investment risk tolerance

Knowing your risk tolerance is crucial to investing. Learn how risk tolerance and a diversified portfolio are all connected.

Your advisor is here to help

Remember to keep these tips in mind, especially when markets are volatile.

  • Make sound investment decisions based on informed, rational reactions to news headlines.

  • Ensure your allocations are consistent with your longer-term risk profile and regularly revisit your investment mix.

  • Stay focused on your financial goals — your advisor is committed to helping you through inevitable market changes.

If you have concerns during periods of market volatility, call your advisor. He or she knows you and the details of your portfolio best. Together, you can determine what, if any, action you need to take.

Talk to your advisor about your concerns around current market conditions

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An index is a statistical composite that is not managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500® Index), an unmanaged index of common stocks, is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. The index reflects reinvestment of all distributions and changes in market prices but excludes brokerage commissions or other fees. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. This information is not intended to provide investment advice and does not account for individual investor circumstances. Performance in these examples are represented by the S&P 500, assumes reinvestment of all income and does not reflect sales charges, fees or expenses. These examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not representative of any particular investment.
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