![]() How did that affect the certainty-uncertainty equation for investors? So let's look at this through the lens of last week's Russian invasion of Ukraine. And if you make a big change, a big sudden change based on something you're sure about and you turn out to be wrong, you will probably regret it. And that applies not just to individual investors but to professionals as well. Jason Zweig: Because when you're certain about something, you're often wrong. But why does certainty also present its own set of risks? ![]() Whalen: So Jason, we often hear that Wall Street doesn't like uncertainty and it often triggers bouts of volatility and wild swings in the stock market. Jason, thank you so much for being with us. Whalen from The Wall Street Journal, and WSJ Intelligent Investor Columnist Jason Zweig says not necessarily. So should investors looking to protect their portfolio or 401(k) look for certainty in a rollercoaster stock market? I'm J.R. Whalen: The fast-changing events in Ukraine over the past week have injected a feeling of uncertainty in not only the geopolitical landscape but also in financial markets, which have whipsawed up and down in response. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. ![]() This transcript was prepared by a transcription service.
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