Remember, you should look at this money as long-term savings. Unless you absolutely need it, cashing out just because the market took a tumble could undermine your ability to reach your retirement goals. In order to protect your portfolio in the future against big market moves, you might want to consider reallocating your investments within your IRA in order to obtain better diversification. The views represented above are those of the author, and the information provided here does not constitute any tax, investment or legal advice. The historical data presented are for illustrative purposes only.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.