Stop Checking Your Portfolio Every Day: Here Is What It Is Actually Costing You

Key PointsIn market downturns, investors are often tempted to "get out" of the market to avoid further losses..

• April 07, 2026 — 10:20 am EDT Written byDavid DierkingforThe Motley Fool-> In market downturns, investors are often tempted to "get out" of the market to avoid further losses
• In reality, they're usually selling low, buying high, and missing out on positive returns in the rebounds
• One report shows stock investors trailing the S&P 500 by more than 1% annually over the past 20 years