Market volatility isn’t a prediction for 2026… It’s a historical reality that appears every single year. Even in years that finish with strong returns, investors experience meaningful pullbacks along the way. In this episode, Jerry Davidse explains long-term S&P 500 data to show why declines are normal, what investors have historically endured to achieve long-term returns, and why preparation matters more than attempting to predict short-term market movements.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• Why stock market declines occur every year, regardless of how the year ends

• How to interpret S&P 500 charts showing annual returns alongside intrayear drawdowns

• Why strong market years are rarely smooth

• What long-term historical data shows about average S&P 500 returns since 1990

• How much volatility investors have historically experienced to achieve those returns

• Why most years finish positive despite temporary declines

• Why volatility is a normal part of investing, not a sign of market failure

• The importance of preparation over prediction in a long-term investment strategy

• How disciplined investing can help investors navigate periods of uncertainty

• Why emotional reactions to volatility can be more damaging than market declines themselves

• What history suggests about discipline, patience, and long-term investing

Temporary market declines are expected, but being unprepared can increase stress and lead to poor decisions. Presilium focuses on preparing clients before volatility appears so they can move through market uncertainty with confidence and clarity. Investors who want to review their strategy or better understand how volatility fits into a long-term plan can reach out to the Presilium team for guidance.

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Connect With Jerry:

Jerry Davidse, CFP®

CEO, Presilium Private Wealth

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrydavidse/

Meet Jerry: https://www.presiliumpw.com/team_member/jerry-davidse-cfp/#bio

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