Newspapers and airwaves are always full of information about successful investing, but how do you cut through to what really matters? After nearly 40 years in the investment industry, I believe there are 10 things that all successful long-term investors invariably do.

Last quarter I wrote about unusually low investment market volatility in 2017, and the likelihood that 2018 would not pass so calmly. On cue, a wave of volatility hit at the beginning of February, caused by a tantrum in the US bond market, and has continued since. Clearly, this year will be defined by more frequent ups and downs, so investors should remain wary.