In Volatile Markets Like These, Wait For The Fat Pitch | New Harbor

May 29, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Mike Preston and John Llodra, lead partners at New Harbor Financial, delve into strategies for investing amid today's market volatility. They emphasize the importance of patience, likening it to waiting for a 'fat pitch' in baseball before making investment decisions. The conversation covers market recovery signals, the performance of various asset classes, and the significance of gold and silver as safe havens. They also highlight the need for personalized financial guidance, especially for those nearing retirement.

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ADVICE

Manage Equities with Risk Controls

Do not rush to increase equity exposure; maintain moderate levels to balance upside and downside risks.
Use hedges or stops to protect portfolios when key technical levels break.

INSIGHT

Bond Market Outlook: Oversold but Uncertain

Bond yields have risen but are not historically high; bonds appear oversold and due for a bounce.
Fiscal concerns drive bond market uncertainty, but short-term trades in bonds may be profitable.

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Precious Metals as Inflation Hedge

Gold and silver remain strong hedges against currency debasement and inflation.
Silver, although more volatile, shows potential for a significant price breakout soon.

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Today's volatile markets are sending stocks zooming higher, then downwards, and then up & down again erratically.This understandably raises both uncertainty as well as emotionally-driven decision making for investors. To be successful in markets like these, your job is exert patience.Wait for the "fat pitches". The investment opportunities that are clearly good values for the price you pay and the risk you're taking on.The good news about volatile markets is that they'll provide a wide range of investment options. So be patient. There's no time pressure.Wait for the obvious wins to present themselves and THEN act.The advisory team at New Harbor explain the sound wisdom of this approach -- based in no small part on the batting strategy of Hall of Fame hitter Ted Williams, and improved upon by investing giant Warren Buffett.WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKET? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com#volatility #volatilemarkets #investing _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.