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Brexit vote is to leave the European Union

Yesterday, the people of Britain voted for a British exit, or Brexit, from the European Union (EU) by a close margin (51.8% leave and 48.2% stay). The global equity markets rallied over the last week in anticipation of a vote to stay in the EU. Prices are now readjusting to the levels of just a few weeks ago. This should be a short-term adjustment much like the fiscal cliff of a few years ago.

In practical terms, the official exiting could take two years. In some ways, the UK already had โ€œone foot out the door,โ€ with their own currency and other trade exceptions. The UK is the worldโ€™s fifth largest economy, with the majority of their trade taking place within the EU. Therefore, we can expect a good deal of negotiations to minimize the economic impacts of their departure. It is in the best interests of both parties to minimize disruptions.

A well-diversified portfolio is the best defense for the temporary volatility we inevitably experience from time to time. The worldโ€™s economy is large enough to handle this, and Brexit should not affect long-term growth prospects.

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