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It's important to stick to your plan in times of market volatility.

 
Like many of you, I have certainly felt the emotional impact of the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. It has been heartbreaking seeing the pictures and hearing the stories of people loosing their homes and lives as they fight to protect their homeland.

I'm sure many of you have questions regarding how this conflict will impact your portfolio... you may be surprised to learn that geo-political events have historically had little long term impact on investments.

In an attempt to put your mind at ease as we head into the weekend, I have complied the best articles I've come across to provide you answers to your questions as well as important reminders of how our emotions can negatively impact our long term investments if deviate from our plan in times of market volatility.

I've also included a link to a Toronto Star article that highlights some of the best ways we can show our support for Ukraine if you're looking for ways to help.

 
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Ukraine-Russia conflict- what investors should know


Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military attack on Ukraine, creating volatility in world markets. This conflict is affecting oil prices, stocks, and bonds. How should investors react to the escalation of tension in Eastern Europe?

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3 views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict


There is no shortage of tragic events unfolding in Ukraine — from the loss of life to the shattering of international peace accords to the economic damage suffered on all sides of the conflict. But if there is a silver lining to this catastrophe, it may be found among the growing chorus of nations joining to oppose Vladimir Putin’s military aggression.

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How to handle market declines

You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t fear loss.

Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman demonstrated this with his loss aversion theory, showing that people feel the pain of losing money more than they enjoy gains. The natural instinct is to flee the market when it starts to plummet, just as greed prompts people to jump back in when stocks are skyrocketing. Both can have negative impacts.



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Here are ways Canadians can show their support for Ukraine

More than a million Ukrainians have fled the country after Russia’s invasion, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported.

How can you get involved? Here’s a list of verified charities and agencies Canadians can donate to in support Ukraine and its refugees:



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