This week’s topic is a timely one. If you’ve been paying attention to what’s been going on in the stock market lately and you’ve peeked at how your portfolio is reacting, you probably feel a bit nervous. In the month of October, the S&P 500 was down more than 7%...in one month!!

But one of the universal traits of most successful investors, is that they don’t let their emotions get the best of them. They understand that markets go up and down, and they stay disciplined and stay true to their plan, knowing that taking the long view is how they’re going to reach their financial goals.

So this week, we’re diving into some specific topics that will help you better understand how to manage your own emotions when it comes to your portfolio, and how damaging it can be to let your emotions - particularly fear and greed get the best of you.