Market perspective
Investor emotions and confidence can rise and fall with the latest market news. We hope the following resources help provide you with some perspective.
Don’t forget the fundamental principles of investing, especially during difficult times. Learn more
Volatile markets are especially difficult for those nearing or in retirement. Here are seven ways to deal with those ups and downs. Learn more
If your quarterly statement has you worried, you’re not alone. Keep your eye on the future and not on the daily fluctuations. Learn more
Market ups and downs can cause investors to do the wrong thing at wrong time. Learn more
Market history
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Jim Rothenberg on the year ahead
Review of the investment landscape for 2012 and insights on the coming year.
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Taking a look at world markets
Get insight into the complex global investment landscape.
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Guide to market recoveries
Counter feelings with facts from past declines and their subsequent recoveries.
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Market declines — A little history
Put market declines in perspective with this historical comparison.
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Three lessons from market declines
Past market declines can provide meaningful lessons and perspective.
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Recessions: Keeping your perspective
See how more than a dozen recessions have come and gone since 1931.
Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained from a financial professional or downloaded and should be read carefully before investing.

