money money money ASX falls over 3%: is now a time to buy? sell? hold?
Mar 9, 2026
Markets plunged over 3% on the ASX and the discussion breaks down what triggered the selloff. Long-term charts and historical volatility are highlighted to put dips in perspective. Reasons like interest rates, oil shocks and cash flow worries are explored. Practical points about staying invested, dollar-cost investing and protecting your financial life are covered.
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Market Volatility Is Normal
- Volatility is a normal part of investing and shouldn't prompt knee-jerk actions.
- Glen James shows the ASX200 dropped ~4.3% intraday on March 9 and frames that as part of ordinary market movement.
Avoid Selling Long Term Growth After Drops
- Do not sell long-term growth holdings after a short-term drop if your horizon is at least five to seven years.
- Glen James warns many who call themselves growth investors panic and abandon plans during sudden falls.
Price Drops Don't Show Full Returns
- Index price falls don't show total investor returns because they exclude dividends and accumulation.
- Glen notes five-year ASX price is ~25% higher despite recent intraday falls, highlighting the difference between price and accumulation.
