• M&G research flagged rising market shock frequency, with the VIX above 30 more often since 2020 than the prior decade.
• Investor Compass survey showed 81% of advised investors felt less prone to knee-jerk trades during volatility; 91% reported a calmer experience.
• Confidence gap widened in turbulent markets: 7% of advised large-portfolio investors lacked confidence vs 23% of non-advised peers.
• Trump tariff announcements in April 2025 triggered a 10% two-day S&P 500 drop; the FTSE 100 fell more than 10%.
• Markets recouped losses within a month, reinforcing the risk of crystallizing temporary drawdowns through panic selling.

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