In fact, a recent Fidelity survey found that many investors think index funds, which attempt to match a market benchmark like the S&P 500 (before fees), are less risky than active funds, which attempt to outperform a benchmark.1 That may help explain why during 11 weeks of heightened market volatility in 2015, investors bought index funds but sold active funds at seven times the average rate during nonvolatile weeks.2 (fidelity.com)
The global markets have experienced heightened market volatility tied to a number of factors, including concerns about China and expectations for... (us.beyondbullsandbears.com)
«Given the market's whipsaw reaction, we could add another key takeaway — that recent heightened market volatility could be here to stay,» said Jasper Lawler, head of research at London Capital Group. (marketwatch.com)