The Canadian Money Roadmap Markets were down this week - Now what?
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Mar 6, 2026 Discussion of recent market volatility tied to conflict and rising oil. Examination of diversified portfolio performance year-to-date versus single-index moves. Exploration of how bonds and diversification smoothed losses. Consideration of risk tolerance and the costs of selling during downturns.
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Diversified Portfolios Still Up Year To Date
- A broadly diversified portfolio remained positive year-to-date despite recent volatility.
- Evan Neufeld cites the Dimensional Global Equity Portfolio up ~5.3% YTD and 80-20 at ~4.4% as of March 6 close.
Diversification Cut Recent Drawdowns
- Diversification reduced recent drawdowns compared to US-heavy indexes.
- Evan shows global equity down ~3% from peak while the S&P 500 fell ~4.7%, highlighting bonds' stabilizing effect.
Oil Spike Links War To Inflation Risk
- Geopolitical conflict pushed oil prices higher, which threatens to create second‑round inflation effects.
- Evan explains higher oil raises shipping and manufacturing costs, hitting energy‑importing countries hardest.