Remember also that periods of falling stock prices provide the opportunity to buy more shares at lower prices. Your investment decisions should not be made on the basis of one day's, or even several week's, activity in the stock market, but on the basis of your financial goals. Maintaining a long-term perspective and choosing a mix of stock, bond and money market investments that matches your time frame and goals are sound strategies for every investor. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any individual investment, and does not take into account the fees and expenses associated with purchasing securities or mutual fund shares. Individuals cannot invest directly in an index.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any individual investment and does not take into account the fees and expenses associated with purchasing securities or mutual fund shares. Individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Periodic investment plans do not assure a profit or protect against loss in down markets. These plans involve continuous investment in securities regardless of fluctuating price levels.