The Nasdaq Has Fallen Nearly 10% as of the End of April. That's Its Second-Worst Start in 20 Years. What Should Investors Do?
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has been rallying in recent days but the exchange is still off to a rough start to 2025. And given how volatile and unpredictable the market has been through the first four months of the year, investors may be hesitant to remain invested. Year to date, entering trading on Tuesday, the Nasdaq was down more than 8% since the start of the year. But as of the end of April, it was down by 9.7% -- one of its worst starts in the past 20 years. Here's how the Nasdaq has historically done after such a poor start, and what investors should consider doing right now.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has been rallying in recent days but the exchange is still off to a rough start to 2025. And given how volatile and unpredictable the market has been through the first four months of the year, investors may be hesitant to remain invested.
Year to date, entering trading on Tuesday, the Nasdaq was down more than 8% since the start of the year. But as of the end of April, it was down by 9.7% -- one of its worst starts in the past 20 years. Here's how the Nasdaq has historically done after such a poor start, and what investors should consider doing right now.
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