Navigating Market Volatility: You are not alone.

Is market volatility making you feel uncertain about your investments and goals? We get it, and you're not alone. To help you navigate these challenging conditions, we've compiled a collection of resources to help with your investing confidence.  Material has been sorted according to where you might be in your investing journey to help you invest in yourself, not by yourself.

Getting Started

Whether you're a new investor or looking to build your investing confidence and knowledge of the markets, we have the tools and resources you may need to help get off the sidelines. 

Staying Invested

Understanding market volatility can help ensure you don't lose sight of your goals. Learn more about market cycles and the potential benefits of staying invested to help you stay on track.

  • Eligible Canadian banks and financial institutions take measures to protect your money. In this video, see how the CDIC and CIPF can cover your various deposit and investing accounts.

  • In this webinar, Nirujan Kanagasingam from CI Financial explains how low volatility funds are constructed and how they aim to deliver smoother performance compared to broad market benchmarks. He also shares key factors for investors to consider when researching and selecting low volatility funds.

  • Strong economic data has some investors believing more interest rate hikes may be on the way. But is there a case to be made for holding at current levels? MoneyTalk Live’s Greg Bonnell discusses with Alexandra Gorewicz, Portfolio Manager for Active Fixed Income at TD Asset Management.

  • Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation at TD Asset Management, discusses the outlook for fixed income and other asset classes this year and where he sees opportunities, especially amid concerns about slowing economic growth.

  • After several months of aggressive rate hikes, inflation is finally showing signs of easing. Greg Bonnell speaks with Chris Whelan, Senior Canada Rates Strategist at TD Securities, about what that means for rates and the economy this year.

  • Investing, like in the world of sports, can require you to think about both defence and offence when managing a portfolio. This lesson explains what a defensive stock is and shows how they've performed during previous market declines. 

  • After a year of choppy markets, rising inflation and the threat of a recession, you might feel like you need to give your entire investing approach an overhaul. However, smaller tweaks to your portfolio can be just as important to your financial goals.

  • Did you know that you can enter the market even if you don't have a lot of money to invest? Dollar cost averaging is an investing technique that can help you do just that.

  • A bear market can be an opportunity to buy quality investments at a discount, which can help you build long-term wealth.

  • Read on to see how you can find the most popular Canadian stocks to invest in right now.

  • In this video, we explore three questions to consider when developing your own unique exit strategy for your portfolio.

  • Learn how an investor might keep their emotions from disrupting their investments.

  • In this video we'll see if the strategy would have been successful recently by reviewing the historical performance of different investment classes and sectors during market downturns.

  • In this video, we explore the different steps to take when weathering a market correction.

  • Inflation is a general rise in prices in an economy over time. So, is inflation good or bad for investors?

  • Learning to navigate volatility can make you a better investor. If you need some ideas, consider reading this.

  • Economists have floated the idea we could enter a period of stagflation. What does that mean, and should we really be worried?

  • A new investor's guide to recessionary times

  • When markets move, we may look for fast relief. But here are four times when our investing brains may not be working in our favour

  • Unnerved by this year’s stock market correction? History shows that one of the best bear market strategies for long-term investors may be to ride it out.

  • This article will explain the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX), a real-time market index representing the market's expectations for volatility over the coming 30 days.

  • For many investors, recessions and falling markets are met with fear and apprehension, but history suggests that market downturns can create opportunity. In this lesson, we dive into decades of market data and take a closer look at these trends.

  • Investors are bracing for a possible economic recession and the market volatility that may follow. Some may desire an asset mix that aims to limit downside risks during uncertainty. One approach to consider is a so-called "all-weather portfolio" that seeks to deliver steady yet modest returns under many different conditions.

  • Searching for value investments can be challenging, especially when markets are declining. This lesson explores one way to determine value and identify value stocks during recessions and market downturns.

  • Feeling discouraged about up-and-down markets? We spoke to a wide range of investors who shared 23 reasons they love investing – even when markets are choppy

  • Investors tend to favour bonds in challenging economic times—but why? In this lesson, we look at how bonds work and how they've performed throughout history to answer just that.

  • In this webinar, Rob Wessel from Hamilton ETFs explains some of the factors that have historically influenced the stability of the Canadian banking system, as well as some of the financial and economic metrics he used as a financial analyst to help evaluate the resiliency and performance potential of Canadian bank stocks.

Opportunities in a Down Market

Calling all active traders – access articles and resources to help you identify and take advantage of opportunities in a down market.

  • In this webinar, Benj Gallander from Contra the Heard Investment Letter explains contrarian investing, a strategy that involves investing in currently out of favour or undervalued stocks or sectors. He discusses the potential benefits, risks and the metrics and trends he considers when researching contrarian opportunities.

  • In this webinar, Jason Hnatyk, Client Education Instructor at TD Direct Investing demonstrates some of the research tools available in Advanced Dashboard that active traders may find useful to find and track trading ideas. He'll also share factors and metrics to consider when trading during heightened market volatility.

  • Searching for value investments can be challenging, especially when markets are declining. This lesson explores one way to determine value and identify value stocks during recessions and market downturns.

  • Strong economic data has some investors believing more interest rate hikes may be on the way. But is there a case to be made for holding at current levels? MoneyTalk Live’s Greg Bonnell discusses with Alexandra Gorewicz, Portfolio Manager for Active Fixed Income at TD Asset Management.

  • Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation at TD Asset Management, discusses the outlook for fixed income and other asset classes this year and where he sees opportunities, especially amid concerns about slowing economic growth.

  • After several months of aggressive rate hikes, inflation is finally showing signs of easing. Greg Bonnell speaks with Chris Whelan, Senior Canada Rates Strategist at TD Securities, about what that means for rates and the economy this year.

  • Investing, like in the world of sports, can require you to think about both defence and offence when managing a portfolio. This lesson explains what a defensive stock is and shows how they've performed during previous market declines. 

  • A bear market can be an opportunity to buy quality investments at a discount, which can help you build long-term wealth.

  • Read on to see how you can find the most popular Canadian stocks to invest in right now.

  • In this webinar, Peter Hodson from 5i Research shares some habits that may help investors manage their portfolios – and their emotions – during market volatility.

  • In this webinar, Mark Seed of the blog My Own Advisor explains which asset classes may help do so and how he's personally managing and adjusting his portfolio to stay on track with his investment plan.

  • In this webinar, Nugwa Haruna, Senior Client Education Instructor at TD Direct Investing explains some best practices and mindsets for investing through volatile market conditions.

  • In this webinar, Gord Stein, author of Cashflow Cookbook, shares five suggestions that Canadians can consider to potentially lower their monthly expenses—without adding effort or complexity to their daily lives.

  • Learn what it means to buy the dip, as well as the pros and cons of this investing strategy 

  • This article will explain the CBOE Volatility Index VIX, a real-time market index representing the market's expectations for volatility over the coming 30 days.

  • For many investors, recessions and falling markets are met with fear and apprehension, but history suggests that market downturns can create opportunity. In this lesson, we dive into decades of market data and take a closer look at these trends.

  • You don't need us to tell you grocery prices are rising. A lot. But how do geopolitics, the cost of fertilizer and climate change impact the food we eat? And what can we make of that as investors?

  • In this webinar, Charles Edgar Martin from TD Wealth talks about some of the common mistakes investors tend to make in response to volatile markets, while shedding light on his best practices and considerations to help investors identify investing opportunities during a recession.

Protecting Your Retirement

You've worked hard to build your wealth and save for retirement. Read on for more tools strategies to help you protect what matters in unfavourable market conditions.


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