Riding the Market Roller Coaster: What History Teaches Us About Investing

2025-04-24

Markets rise and fall — but how should you respond? In this episode, Rob and Rachael explore the emotional side of investing and why staying invested often delivers the best results. From the GFC to recent volatility, they unpack key moments in market history, share data on long-term returns, and highlight why missing the best days can cost you. Plus, hear a memorable story of two investors during a downturn — and why discipline beats timing. 👉 Topics covered: - Long-term returns of Aussie and global shares...

Markets rise and fall — but how should you respond? In this episode, Rob and Rachael explore the emotional side of investing and why staying invested often delivers the best results.

From the GFC to recent volatility, they unpack key moments in market history, share data on long-term returns, and highlight why missing the best days can cost you. Plus, hear a memorable story of two investors during a downturn — and why discipline beats timing.

👉 Topics covered:

- Long-term returns of Aussie and global shares
- Why rebounds often follow big drops
- The risks of market timing
- How behaviour affects your returns
- A roller coaster analogy that sticks

Robert Goudie, CFP, GradDipFP (ASIC Reg 235974) and Rachael Todman, Grad Dip FP (ASIC Reg 1270413), are authorised representatives of Consortium Private Wealth Pty Ltd | ABN 74 616 250 965 AFS Licence 495401.

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