Investment Update, April 2016

Brought on by concerns about the strength of the global economy and extreme investor pessimism, the volatile start to 2016 drove many equity markets near or into bear market territory. A subsequent rally began mid-February from severely oversold conditions as it became clear that the U.S. was not headed for a recession. As is common during volatile market environments, investors were quick to react to negative headlines, feeding the tendency to panic when things seem at their worst. In investing, however, it is important to avoid making emotional decisions.