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The recent spike in volatility may have investors questioning whether to take their money out of the market and wait for better days. While market downturns are a normal part of investing, there are strategies that investors can use to help mitigate the short-term shocks and be prepared for when markets eventually recover. This episode, Stu Kedwell, Co-Head of North American Equities, discusses the importance of sticking to a long-term investment mindset during challenging times. [12 minutes, 01 seconds] (Recorded January 25, 2022)

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Recorded: Jan 27, 2022

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