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Aleks Vickovich

Why this shocking market volatility is totally normal

The feverish coronavirus financial markets are not an aberration, but a timely reminder of the inherent risks of investing.

If you're struggling to keep up with the movements in financial markets during the pandemic, you'd be forgiven.

The S&P/ASX 200 plunged 36.5 per cent from late February when the public health crisis hit to mid-March, before staging an incredible recovery and surging 32 per cent. On Tuesday, it cracked the 6000 point barrier for the first time in three months, sparking a fresh batch of optimistic headlines, before dropping sharply later in the week.

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Aleks Vickovich leads the Financial Review's coverage of wealth management, specialising in the business and regulation of investment markets, financial advice and superannuation. Email Aleks at aleks.vickovich@afr.com

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