Are You Ready for a 30% US Stock Market Decline? (Ep. 32)
How would you react if the US stock market suddenly dipped by 30% or even 50%? The unpredictability of financial markets can be intimidating, but fear not—there are ways to prepare and to protect your portfolio.
Join host Adam Scott, CFP® as he dives into the volatile world of market declines, addressing common investor fears and discussing the importance of mindset and a well-planned portfolio. Adam shares real-life anecdotes and valuable insights that challenge the knee-jerk reactions to headline-grabbing news events. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of why unexpected events, like AI’s influence on the market or significant political trends, can be opportunities in disguise… whilst the real dangers may lurk beyond the headlines… and how to protect yourself from them.
Adam discusses:
- The reality of unexpected market downturns and how to handle them [00:00:54]
- The dangers of reacting to headline news and its fleeting nature [00:03:15]
- Why mindset matters more than market predictions [00:09:14]
- How market declines can benefit your portfolio [00:14:24]
- Understanding valuations and their important role in investment decisions [00:18:42]
- And more!
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