Coronavirus and Stocks

What should you do? History may be a good guide.

Important disclosures:

  • Source: Vanguard calculations, based on data from FactSet

  • U.S. Stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index. U.S. bonds are represented by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through December 31, 2009; Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index thereafter.

  • The performance of an index is not an exact representation of any particular investment, as you cannot directly invest in an index.

  • The opinions voiced in this video are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. 

  • All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.

  • No strategy assures success or protects against loss.

  • All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

  • There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. 

  • Diversification does not protect against market risk.

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