How to use a market selloff to reassess your portfolio strategy
Introduction: Why a market dip might be a good time to rethink your strategy
When markets fall sharply, it’s natural to feel unsettled. Watching your portfolio decline can trigger strong emotional responses — and with those emotions often comes the urge to act quickly.
But here’s the reality: some of the most effective investment decisions are made after a pause. A selloff, while uncomfortable, can be a valuable opportunity to step back and reassess — your portfolio’s structure, its purpose, and how well it aligns with your long-term goals.
Step one: Keep calm and focus on the big picture
Panic rarely leads to sound investment decisions. When markets become volatile, your first move should be to take a breath and remember why…
