Craig Fehr, Canadian market strategist for Edward Jones, says although 2012 began with investors showing an increased appetite for risk, the shift between high risk appetite and risk-averse periods is expected to continue. He discusses how advisors can help clients cope with unpredictable volatility. He spoke at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto.
When markets are volatile, clients are tempted to abandon their investment plans and flee to cash and fixed-income, which can hurt them in the long term. How do you keep your clients invested during times of economic uncertainty?
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