The Ukraine-Russia crisis is front and center this week, and there is much sadness from a humanitarian perspective. Unfortunately, we don't know when or how this conflict will end.

In our video this week, we focus on financial markets and share our approach to investing during times of multi-dimensional uncertainty. Volatility often increases as market participants take into account new realities. For example, as news of Russia's attack broke on Thursday, US stock markets were set to open the trading day 3 to 4 percent lower. And yet, by afternoon, markets finished the day up 1.5 percent.

Trying to time the market, especially in the short term, requires investors to overcome three challenging dimensions: correctly timing selling, buying, and navigating portfolio consequences. At Vector, we believe the key to long term success in the market is having a plan and making sure investments are aligned with the dimensions of your financial life.

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