Long-term investors should look beyond stock market volatility
Market volatility can be unsettling, but history shows that prices have returned to less volatile patterns over time. That can be good news for long-term investors.
Millennial
Limited screen time? Not for the media-savvy Millennial. This generation relies on social media and new technology to infiltrate the workplace, raise families and make spending decisions. Now's a good time to welcome Millennials to your practice.
The Generations
- Traditionalist PRE 1946
- Baby Boomer 1946 - 1964
- Gen X 1965 - 1979
- Millennial 1980 - 1995
- Gen Edge 1996 - TBD
Events and Conditions
The formative years have a significant impact on behavior, outlook and generational personality.
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Traits
A unique set of traits characterize Millennials.
Financial Outlook
Risk-averse Millennials are managing debt and want to learn more about investing.
1Shullman Research Center. (2014, March). Millionaires Have Their Own Generation Gap.
2 Wells Fargo. (2014). Millennials and Money.
3 Tan, A. (2014, June). Millennials Face Financial Hurdles.
4 Northwestern Mutual, 2014 Planning and Progress Study. (2014).
5 Generation D: An Emerging and Important Investor Segment. (2013).
6 15 Economic Facts about Millennials. The Council of Economic Advisers. (2014, October).
7 Harris Interactive and Deloitte. (2013, January).
8 Hill, C. (2014, October 8). 1 in 4 Millennials ‘Trust no one’ for Money Advice.
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