{"id":1638,"date":"2016-11-10T11:10:07","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T11:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/?p=1638"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:07:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:07:15","slug":"volatility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/index.php\/volatility\/","title":{"rendered":"A Long-Term Perspective on Short-Term Volatility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every now and then, unexpected events can take people by surprise. That happened recently with the UK\u2019s EU referendum, plus of course this week&#8217;s US election result, and it caused a flurry of activity across world markets. Short-term volatility can make investing in shares uncomfortable, but that discomfort comes with the territory and it\u2019s important to keep it in perspective.<\/p>\n<p>We manage your assets to an investment strategy that is designed to achieve your financial goals. Where those goals are longer term, we use stocks and bonds to provide the growth required to achieve a positive return, above inflation. The value of shares can rise and fall from day to day, month to month and even from year to year. But, over time, they have provided a higher return than many other comparable assets.<\/p>\n<p>The image below illustrates the point. It shows the MSCI All Country World Index, a broad index of stocks from around the world across both developed and emerging equity markets, and, for historical context, a selection of news headlines. It is clear that recent volatility is not unprecedented and while uncertainty can make investing uncomfortable, world stock markets are still capable of delivering a positive return in the long term. Since 1988, when this index starts, \u00a31 invested has grown to \u00a310.84<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref\">[1]<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The message is: stick to the plan, even during times of uncertainty. It sounds simple, but requires self-discipline and a belief in the power of markets that we can help you achieve. And with that discipline comes the ability to take surprises in your stride.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1639\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/A_long-term_perspective_on_short-term_volatility_GBP.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Word - A_long-term_perspective_on_short-term_volatilit\" width=\"1000\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/A_long-term_perspective_on_short-term_volatility_GBP.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/A_long-term_perspective_on_short-term_volatility_GBP-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/A_long-term_perspective_on_short-term_volatility_GBP-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/A_long-term_perspective_on_short-term_volatility_GBP-610x377.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref\" name=\"_ftn1\">[1]<\/a> Source: MSCI data \u00a9MSCI 2016, all rights reserved. Figures in GBP as of 1 June 2016. Indices are not available for direct investment. Their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the management of an actual portfolio. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Actual returns may be lower.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to arrange an investment consultation,\u00a0please call Tim Norris or Alan Clifton on 0800 731 7614 and we would be delighted to arrange a meeting at our offices in the heart of Teddington.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every now and then, unexpected events can take people by surprise. That happened recently with the UK\u2019s EU referendum, plus of course this week&#8217;s US election result, and it caused a flurry of activity across world markets. 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