3 Ways to Save Your Portfolio When the Market Crashes
January's market sell-off served as a stark reminder that stocks can go down as well as up. Smart investors recognize that reality and have plans in place to effectively manage their money when the market moves against them. No investor can completely avoid a crashing market, but those who are prepared can often emerge in a stronger position once it passes.
With that in mind, we asked three seasoned investors for ways to save your portfolio when the market crashes. They shared their strategies of buying more when stocks were down, relying on strong dividends, and managing a bond ladder to make it through the volatility. Read on to learn more about their strategies and determine if one or more of them might be a good fit for your market crash defense plan.
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