Tips for handling market volatility
In times of market volatility, it’s especially important to make sure investors have their long-term goals in perspective. Investing for the long term—such as retirement—takes planning, patience, and discipline. But sometimes, market activity can cause investors to question their strategy. Whether you have a John Hancock plan or not, please use our market volatility library to help your participants through a difficult cycle.
Market dynamics resources
Use our market dynamics education library to send out a campaign, or share important information about managing investments for the long term, available in English and Spanish.
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The power of long-term investing Diversify your portfolio to capture steadier returns Making contributions through market ups and downs When markets are down, stay the course Taking emotion out of investing Long-term investing: a marathon, not a sprint Time in the market, not timing the market Bear markets shouldn't scare you When retirement is near—don’t let fear derail your long-term strategy
Resources in English
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The power of long-term investing Diversify your portfolio to capture steadier returns Making contributions through market ups and downs When markets are down, stay the course Taking emotion out of investing Long-term investing: a marathon, not a sprint Time in the market, not timing the market Bear markets shouldn't scare you When retirement is near—don’t let fear derail your long-term strategy
Resources in Spanish
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"Market fluctuations" presentation "Roadmap to Effective Investing" presentation "Navigating Market Uncertainty" presentation (English) "Navigating Market Uncertainty" presentation (Spanish)
Presentations
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Engage with the saving vs. investment video
Interactive video
Saving versus investing
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Watch the stock market basics video View the stock market basics flyer
Understanding the stock market series
The stock market and investing
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Watch the investment mix video View the investment mix flyer
Understanding the stock market series
Creating the right mix of investments
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Watch the investment strategies video View the investment strategies flyer
Understanding the stock market series
Choosing an investment strategy
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Watch the stock market volatility video View the stock market volatility flyer
Understanding the stock market series
What happens when stock values go up and down?
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Watch the rate of return video
Key investment concepts
What's a rate of return?
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Watch the rebalancing video
Key investment concepts
What's rebalancing?
Important disclosures
Neither asset allocation nor diversification guarantees a profit or protects against a loss.
There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives.
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