Surviving Stock Market Crashes: Real-World Experiences and Strategies for Canadians

May 14, 2025

Marc Beavis, a seasoned investor in his 60s with decades of experience and a popular YouTube channel, shares valuable insights on navigating the stock market's turbulence. He discusses his personal journey through major crashes like the 2000 tech bust and 2008 crisis, emphasizing the importance of having a solid investment policy to combat emotional responses. Listeners will learn strategies for maintaining calm amidst volatility, the benefits of diversification, and the value of journaling to reflect on past recoveries—tools that can empower investors to thrive in uncertain times.

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Marc's Market Crash Experiences

Marc Beavis shared his experience living through multiple major stock market crashes including the tech crash of 2000 and the 2008 financial crisis.
He recalled the emotional challenges and lessons learned, such as the importance of managing profits and preparing for corrections.

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Use an Investment Policy Statement

Create an investment policy statement (IPS) outlining your plan for market drops and your risk tolerance before investing.
Use the IPS as a calm, rational roadmap to reduce anxiety during market volatility and guide your decisions.

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ETF Investing Reduces Stress

Most DIY investors should use ETFs for diversification and simplicity rather than picking multiple individual stocks.
ETFs mask individual stock volatility which can reduce psychological stress during downturns.

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Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach watching the stock market tumble, especially after you’ve just invested some of your hard earned money? Have you ever wondered how seasoned investors with large amounts invested handle those gut-wrenching portfolio drops?

Well in this episode, we're tackling market volatility head-on. Our guest Marc Beavis is a seasoned investor who’s lived through multiple major crashes over the decades, and he shares powerful mindset shifts and actionable strategies to help you stay calm, stay invested, and stay on track—even when the headlines scream chaos.

I also share my own strategies that have helped me stay calm, anxiety-free, and stay invested after nearly two decades of investing which has played a huge impact in helping us achieve financial independence in our early thirties.

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About Our Guest:

One of the reasons that I really wanted to have Marc on the show is that:

He’s been in the industry for decades working with clients, so he’s got not only wisdom on what has helped him stay the course over the decades with multiple stock market drops, but also what has worked well for others that he’s worked with; Canadians with different personalities and temperaments.
He’s retired and in his 60's so he actually has real life experience going through the crashes with a significant amount of his own money invested, like in the 2008 financial crisis and the tech crash in the 2000s, just to name a few.
He also runs one of the largest Canadian investing YouTube channels in Canada, called Beavis Wealth, so despite retiring, he’s still very much on top of what’s been happening and what we can do to better handle declines in our own portfolios.

Thanks to Marc’s help, you'll learn the mindset shifts needed to endure significant declines, and discover proven strategies for staying calm and confident when your investments plummet.