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How to keep emotions out of investing

Learn to stay the course in turbulent markets.

Key Takeaways

  • Humans have natural emotional biases that cause us to fear uncertainty and feel losses more intensely than gains
  • Creating a plan and building and maintaining a well-diversified portfolio helps many investors feel confident, even in uncertain markets
  • Looking at your account balances less frequently and reviewing the protection strategies built into your plan can help ease the emotional strain of investing

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