Why now is no time to fold

After an ugly week, ugly month, and ugly quarter, some investors are asking whether it even makes sense to remain invested in U.S. equities.

“It certainly does,” says Matt Orton, CFA, Chief Market Strategist at Raymond James Investment Management. Remember, he says, all bear markets end, and S&P 500 returns historically have rewarded long-term investors for staying the course through recessions.

In the meantime, he says, “it’s all about tactically allocating assets to minimize the pain.”

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