Stock market is in for 'choppy, bumpy ride' in 2026, strategist says. Why it pays to stay invested

JPMorgan Asset Management data shows the market's worst days are often followed by the best days, highlighting that severe short-term declines are frequently succeeded by strong recoveries. For portfolio managers this reinforces a buy-through-volatility posture: maintain core equity allocations and avoid liquidity-driven selling that can lock in losses.

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JPMorgan Asset Management data shows the market's worst days are often followed by the best days, highlighting that severe short-term declines are frequently succeeded by strong recoveries. For portfolio managers this reinforces a buy-through-volatility posture: maintain core equity allocations and avoid liquidity-driven selling that can lock in losses.