3 Strategies to Stay Afloat During a Stock Market Sell-Off

Until this past week, the stock market looked rock solid. The S&P 500 was near an all-time high and the Dow Jones Industrial Average had just broken through the 35,000 mark for the first time in history.

Yet some industries -- namely smaller tech stocks, growth stocks, and renewable energy stocks -- were downright crashing. Some notable names have fallen over 50% from their highs, or worse.

Whether your portfolio is bleeding red or you're looking for strategies to navigate a potential downturn, you've come to the right place. Here are three tools you can use to keep your composure and make the best decisions during a stock market sell-off.

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