Speak politely to them, but steer clear of permabears when seeking long-term investment advice

Closelook@Investmentstrategies

Investing can be likened to a roller coaster ride with ups and downs, peaks and valleys. Knowing the potential fluctuations, it's a journey you choose to embark on. The experience varies depending on whether your focus is short-term or long-term.

If your ancestors had invested just $1 in US large company stocks in 1824

In the short term, stock prices fluc…