Animal Spirits Podcast The Pandemic Broke the Economy (EP.264)
Jul 6, 2022
The podcast dives into a tumultuous financial landscape, discussing why recent market performance has been troubling. There's a keen examination of inflation psychology, unexpected income shifts among lower earners, and unique economic challenges of balancing inflation with recession. The hosts tackle the struggles facing the tech sector, particularly recent job cuts and declining retail sales. They also unpack the complexities of cryptocurrency dynamics and highlight the nutritional benefits of eggs in tough financial times.
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Historically Bad 6-Month Market Performance
- The first six months of 2022 were historically bad for markets, ranking in the bottom 3% of all six-month periods since 1926.
- Bonds also suffered, with the second-worst six-month return since 1926.
Lump-Sum Investing in Downturns
- Invest lump sums in the market during downturns, especially when assets are 20-30% cheaper.
- Avoid overthinking by trying to time the market perfectly.
Tax-Aware Investing
- For tax-efficient investing, move assets from taxable accounts to tax-advantaged accounts (like SEP IRAs) when there are no realized gains.
- This strategy minimizes your tax burden while maximizing your returns.