The current investment markets volatility is unfun. We understand. Our role is to separate the facts from the froth. Little reported fact: the S&P 500 last week was actually up 0.61%. You may have not caught it on the news.

Volatile markets that today are caused by the concerns of the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) brings to mind this chart that I discovered on social media. (click to enlarge the chart enlarge- chart courtesy of Neligan Financial.) Be the prudent investor. Remember to stay focused on the long term and not let the short term volatility throw you off course.