Refrain from selling stock during major market movements

March 1, 2003

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Q I am currently fully invested in a variety of individual stocksand equity mutual funds and am concerned about the market's volatility andrecent drop, even though I don't plan on needing the money for another 10to 15 years. Does it make sense to sell now and buy back at a later date,or should I remain fully invested?

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