15 Years of Waiting

Matthew Allgood |

 

The NASDAQ Composite Index's history shows how devastating market downturns can be. After the crash in the early 2000s, it took 15 long years for the index to recover its losses—a stark reminder of how fragile gains can be. With the NASDAQ surging recently, it's critical to recognize that what rises quickly can fall just as fast, often without warning.

Ignoring these lessons could leave portfolios exposed to significant losses if history repeats itself. This is why we take a RiskFirst® approach—because failing to prepare for volatility could mean waiting years, or even decades, to recover.

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Sources: Bloomberg, Redwood. Data as of 1/10/2025. Date range from 1/2/1990 - 1/8/2025.

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Acera Wealth Management

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