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TIP583: Preparing for the Bear Market to Come w/ Gautam Baid

We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network

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Navigating Portfolio Volatility and Averaging Down in Bear Markets

The author discusses their experiences as an investor during the market downturn in March 2020. Despite transitioning to focusing on high-quality equities, their portfolio still fell 30-35 percent along with the index. They acknowledge that volatility and market downturns are to be expected and that one must endure the pain to enjoy long-term gains. Bear markets also present opportunities to add to high-quality companies. The author also mentions specific points on when it is not appropriate to average down during a bear market, such as with highly leveraged business models and operationally leveraged models.

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