Turmoil in the markets usually comes from something no one expects. From the great financial crisis through the pandemic to the recent stress in the banking system, how the government responds to these events can have long-lasting impacts on your portfolio. In this session, we will discuss what happens when markets become extremely volatile, how the government has responded to these events in the past and why, how you can be prepared with your portfolio, and why now might be the best time to consider lengthening the duration of a part of your portfolio.
At the end of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Recall what happens to the financial markets during periods of stress
- Discuss programs the government has implemented to help markets during times of stress including some of the intended and unintended consequencesRecite what governmental entities do to protect themselves from volatility and strategies that work best through a full market cycle
- State the advantages and risks of the various investment strategies that are allowable under Georgia law
- Understand why now might be a good time to lock in the higher yields the fixed income market is offering.