• AML Foods Limited AML  + 5.65
  • Bahamas First Holding Limited BFH  + 2.00
  • Bank of Bahamas BOB  + 4.40
  • Cable Bahamas CAB  + 3.10
  • Commonwealth Bank Ltd. CBL  + 4.97
  • Commonwealth Brewery CBB  + 10.79
  • Doctors Hospital DHS  + 10.50
  • Famguard FAM  + 5.75
  • Finco FIN  + 14.50
  • FirstCaribbean CIB  + 13.76
  • Focol FCL  + 6.20
  • Focol Class B Perpetual Preference FCLB  + 1.00
  • J S Johnson JSJ  + 16.75
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 
     
    $0.0000 

Protecting Your Investment Portfolio During a Downturn

Periods of growth and prosperity followed by slowdowns are part of the market’s natural cycle. For investors, the key is to expect challenging times and to be in a position to navigate them in a way that protects your portfolio over the long run.

One way to achieve this is through diversification. Economic downturns are never uniform–some sectors are inevitably affected more than others. By spreading your investments around, your exposure to risk in any one area is limited and the impact on your total portfolio is cushioned.

Another good way to stay protected is keeping a reasonable amount of your portfolio in cash. Because of its inherent stability, cash is considered a safe asset. Its value does not move with the market, making it a very predictable component of an overall portfolio. Holding cash also allows the investor to take advantage of buying opportunities as the market begins to recover from a downturn. Conversely, when market conditions seem to be getting worse, the smart choice may be to get out of the most risky assets and turn those holdings into cash until conditions improve.

Start The Conversation About Your Financial Future





    At Leno, we know that one size does not fit all. Our team of experts work to design the perfect plan for you. Let’s get you started on a future that you can be proud of...