‘Don’t worry about heavy turbulence,’ a pilot once told me. ‘It takes a lot more than a storm to bring a plane down.’
For a while, I was going between London and the Channel Islands. The flight takes about an hour. When storms come through the English Channel, it can make for a hair-raising trip. I still recall the runway approaches. The jarring wind. The sudden pull-up to make another attempt. Then another…
For many, the fear does not end until the plane lands.
This must be how many investors feel right now. There has been some recovery since a March horror plunge. But most markets seem to be clambering on volatile and weak footings.
This week, expect turbulence as we approach a dramatic US election. But there could also be a relief rally straight after. Buying low during turbulence and holding on for better times can be a worthy strategy. For those capable of processing the risk. A skilfully piloted plane should ultimately make a good landing.
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Simon is the Chief Executive Officer and Publisher at Wealth Morning. He has been investing in the markets since he was 17. He recently spent a couple of years working in the hedge-fund industry in Europe. Before this, he owned an award-winning professional-services business and online-learning company in Auckland for 20 years. He has completed the Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management from the Personal Finance Society (UK), has written a bestselling book, and manages global share portfolios.