Debunking the myth that ETFs cause market instability
The significant market downturn many experienced may have translated into an aversion toward investing
Investor fears may be overblown, say reports
Professional financial planners are uniquely positioned to help clients stay on track during periods of market volatility
The group of regulators has been developing recommendations on mechanisms to manage episodes of extreme volatility
Trading was temporarily halted for the two ETFs that are being terminated in early February, and Horizons then suspended new subscriptions to one of the ETFs later that month
Extreme volatility can “weaken market integrity and reduce investor confidence,” IOSCO says
A sudden surge in the VIX in early February led to the termination of certain exchange-traded products — and a harsh lesson for many investors
The affected products aim to provide inverse exposure to the S&P 500 VIX short-term futures index
Advisors can use a growing array of alternative investment strategies to help clients reduce volatility in their portfolios