If investors have learned anything from the first few months of 2020, it's that everything can change in the blink of an eye.
The S&P 500 index reached an all-time high in February before falling into the fastest bear market ever, ending the longest expansion on record as the coronavirus pandemic made its way to the US. Stocks have since whipsawed, bottomed in March, and rebounded into a technical bull market — all in a matter of weeks.
While volatility has seemingly subsided, it's unlikely that markets are out of the woods by any measure. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic will continue to show up in the US economic data, and will have a larger impact on second-quarter earnings later in the year.
In addition, there's still a lot of uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic that may impact market movements for the foreseeable future. That can make the current environment a difficult one for any investor, from seasoned professionals to those just starting portfolios.
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