Managing Risks in Equity Markets and Asset Allocation
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The S&P 500 Index tracks 500 large US stocks and can fluctuate based on news, market conditions, etc.
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Equity and fixed income securities carry various risks like interest rate, credit, liquidity, etc. High yield bonds have more risk.
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Companies can reduce or cut dividend payouts anytime. Asset allocation does not assure profit or prevent losses.
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Small and mid-cap stocks and sector investments tend to be more volatile than diversified investments.
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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides this information for educational purposes only, not legal or tax advice.