Overview
  • The major stock indexes are down so far this year, but all had double-digit returns in 2025.
  • The order, or sequence, of gains and losses in the stock market during retirement can impact the longevity of your portfolio as you make withdrawals.
  • While retiring into a strong market can “put the wind at your back,” the opposite can “diminish” your portfolio over time, said certified financial planner Frank Maltais, a financial advisor for Fidelity Investments.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/market-volatility-retirement-sequence-of-returns-risk.html