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Making Sense of Market Headlines: Geopolitics, Tariffs, and Long-Term Investing | Ep 2

Jun 27, 2025
Explore how to navigate the noise of market headlines and geopolitical events. Discover why historical data shows that markets often remain resilient despite turmoil. Learn the psychology behind investing and how pessimism can sometimes sound more rational, but optimism leads to better outcomes. Understand the significance of tariff impacts, how corrections are more common than you think, and why timing the market is nearly impossible. Get practical insights that will help you think clearly about long-term investing.
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INSIGHT

Markets Look Past Geopolitics

  • Geopolitical events rarely derail markets long-term; markets mostly look forward.
  • Adam Newman shows many major events where the S&P was positive one year later.
ADVICE

Choose A Clear Response To Sell-Offs

  • When markets sell off, choose a disciplined response: sell, stay put, or add to positions.
  • Andy Pratt notes buyers of dips have often been big winners over time.
INSIGHT

Corrections Are Routine

  • Expect corrections frequently: a 10%+ drawdown happens about once a year on average.
  • Bear markets occur roughly once every five years, so volatility is normal.
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