Smoothing the ups and downs – Help protect your portfolio against market volatility

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Abstract: Financial advisors warn inexperienced investors of the possibility of stock market volatility, yet when the going gets rough, some react irrationally and begin selling when it isn’t warranted. This article explains how seasoned investors use such tools as the Volatility Index (VIX) to better understand risk and provides strategies designed to lessen the effects of volatility on an investment portfolio.