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"Harnessing Market Volatility" Discussion At Fairleigh Dickinson University

"A key feature in today's financial markets is volatility. Periods of extreme volatility can be unnerving to any investor, and cause unnecessary fear and panic. Recall last August 2011 when equity investors would like to forget - the S&P 500 Index averaged a 2.5% move up (and down) every day from August 5 to 30! The benefits of mitigating volatility today are ever more important. Learn from the experts as they present tactical strategies on harnessing volatility and indentifying the opportunities."

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