--- title: "Jacqui Smith for Business Insider: Why quality companies stand out in volatile times" description: When markets sit within striking distance of record highs, investors often wonder whether to stay the course, wait for a better entry point... image: https://blog.reyndersmcveigh.com/hubfs/RM_JS%20BI%20quote%20graphic-1.png --- [![horizontal](https://blog.reyndersmcveigh.com/hubfs/horizontal.svg "horizontal")](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/) - [About](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/about) - [Who we are](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/who) - [Our Team](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/team) - [Contact](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/contact) - [Careers](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/careers) - [Services](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/services) - [Investment Management](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/investment-management) - [Financial Planning](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/financial-planning) - [Sustainable Investing](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/sustainable-investing) - [Insights](https://blog.reyndersmcveigh.com/insights) - [Forms](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/compliance) - [Form CRS](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/crs) - [Form ADV](https://reyndersmcveigh.com/s/2024-06-18-ADV-Part-2A.pdf) - [Mutual Fund](http://www.reyndersmcveighfunds.com/) [Log In](https://reyndersmcveigh.sharefile.com/Authentication/Login) [Log In](https://reyndersmcveigh.sharefile.com/Authentication/Login) Jul 14 # Jacqui Smith for Business Insider: Why quality companies stand out in volatile times ![RM_JS BI quote graphic-1](https://blog.reyndersmcveigh.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RM_JS%20BI%20quote%20graphic-1.png?width=513&height=288&name=RM_JS%20BI%20quote%20graphic-1.png) When markets sit within striking distance of record highs, investors often wonder whether to stay the course, wait for a better entry point, or make timely adjustments to their portfolios. Jacqui Smith, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Reynders, McVeigh Capital Management, tells *Business Insider* that maintaining a disciplined dollar-cost-averaging schedule and focusing on high-quality companies with strong balance sheets can help investors sidestep the most common pitfalls at these levels. Access the full article here: [*Stocks are back near all-time highs. Here are 3 investing mistakes to avoid at the top.*](https://www.businessinsider.com/investing-mistakes-stock-market-highs-fomo-buy-the-dip-risk-2025-7)   *DISCLOSURE: The commentary provided by an employee of Reynders, McVeigh Capital Management, LLC (“RMCM”) in the article referenced above is subject to change and represents the current, good-faith views of RMCM at the time of publication. The commentary is educational in nature and these views are not intended to forecast future events or guarantee future results. 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