Edward Jones
Special to the Courier

As you may have heard, we're in a recession.  Stocks have dropped significantly.  Should you jump out of the market?

Actually, some strong historical evidence suggest that you may benefit by not only staying invested, but also by increasing your investments.  In nine of the last ten recessions, the S&P 500 had moved up at least 29 percent just 12 months after hitting its lowest point during the recession. Past performance can't guarantee future results, but it's interesting to note that the market did eventually recover after each recession.

Have we reached that low point yet?  No one knows.  But if you stay invested, we believe you'll be in good position to benefit from a market recovery.

It's tough to stay positive during a gloomy market environment.  But the most successful investors have the courage to be optimistic and the patience to act on that optimism.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Luz E Polcik, your local Edward Jones Financial Adviser.  Luz can be reached at 760-379-1722.