There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the impact of geopolitical situations that are beyond our control: North Korea, Afghanistan, domestic and international terrorism. However, the historical record shows that whatever effect geopolitical events have on the investing landscape, it tends to be relatively short-lived. The Lehman Brothers bankruptcy in September 2008, which set off the worldwide financial crisis, disrupted the markets for a relatively long duration. This was certainly an extremely difficult period for investors, but still a relatively modest setback on most investors’ time horizon. Clarfeld Financial AdvisorsRecent big-headline geopolitical events have likewise had short-lived effects on the markets.

Source: Forbes August 28, 2017 18:33 UTC