3 Crucial Things Investors Should Do During the Nasdaq Correction

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite stock index has been one of the big winners of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The benchmark roared higher over the past two years, posting consecutive double-digit gains, as investors piled into players present in this hot growth area. So, many investors have gotten used to seeing positive performance from the benchmark and many of its members -- until recently.No, the AI story hasn't changed. But many investors are worried about the general economy and that turbulence could limit the growth of industries and companies. What sparked concerns? President Donald Trump recently launched tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico -- a move to protest the flow of lethal drugs and illegal immigrants across borders and into the U.S., the Trump administration says. But economists have mentioned the risk of higher prices, something that could weigh on people's buying power and corporate profits. And, in recent days, this has even sparked concern about the potential for a recession.All of this hit the Nasdaq hard, pushing it into correction territory last week when it fell more than 10% from its most recent high on Dec. 16. The benchmark went on to fall 4% in the March 10 trading session for its worst performance since September 2022. All of this clearly could put any investor on edge, but it's important to remain calm in times of market turmoil and take actions that could limit impact on your portfolio and set you up for a win over time. Here are three crucial things you should do during this Nasdaq correction.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool