Millennial college graduates in2018 were in middle school the last time the markets saw prolongedvolatility. As investors, they are comfortable putting their moneyin speculative investments. But they need a better understanding ofportfolio diversification for times of instability. (Photo:Shutterstock)
Last month investors saw an unfamiliar color when theychecked their brokerage accounts: red. Worries over rising interestrates and geopolitical concerns caused investors to flee stocks andmove into more stable options like cash and bonds.
This is exotic to some investors, after witnessing the economicclimate over the past 10 years. In fact, the market has seenuninterrupted growth for over 3,453 days, surpassing the previousrecord set between 1990 and 2000.
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