Markets don't go up in a straight line and this is how it has always been. If you look at the history of the markets it helps to stay invested through this up and down as over the long term markets reward you handsomely for being invested.
You can see the video of the history of the markets as it went through major events from 1979 till 2017. It was not a straight line, but at the end of it all BSE SENSEX was up 360 times - Check out at Youtube.com/Kuvera/BSE SENSEX Journey 1979 - 2017
We have also written extensively on managing expectations and managing volatility (up and down movement of the market) to get higher returns. You can read them here -
- In investing the simplest things are the hardest
- 3 ways to make sure this stock market correction is not wasted?
- How to Manage Expectations For Higher Returns?
- How To Survive a Volatile Equity Market?
- What makes a great investor?
If you do not have an urgent need of money, the simple advice is to stay invested for the long run and let your investments continue.