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Whenever the threat of tariffs raises its ugly head, market volatility is never far behind.
Since the start of February, the global economy has been perplexed, confused, and filled with tension about a global trade war that could bring down global economic activity. The situation remains so fluid, I admittedly had a really difficult time putting together this edition of Monthly Market Perspectives. The information you deem to be factual right now could be super old news with a single tweet by the President.
With that being said, Click the below attachment to access the latest edition of Monthly Market Perspectives as we continue to navigate and digest what seems like a very uncertain time.
Also worth mentioning is that we have been here before - and while the storyline always has a different twist, turn and variation - the outcome for the long-term investor remains undefeated. This too shall pass.
With the S&P 500 now down roughly 7-8% from its peak on February 19, this is the largest pull back since last August. This period marks the 30th correction greater than 5% off a high since the March 2009 low. The one thing they all had in common? They all seemed like the end of the world at the time.
When the path of the investment journey gets bumpy and obstacles present themselves, please take solace in knowing you have somebody in your corner. These times allow me to present additional value to you and is exactly why you have paired your wealth with an advisor who is committed to help you mitigate the chaos with calm, process, and discipline.
When constructing portfolios, I take in consideration and accept the fact that at some point there will be sudden shocks in the market. The process is designed to weather the storms, so knee jerk reactions are never advised or required. The difference between investment success or investment failure ultimately depends on an investor’s ability to remain focused on the proven principles.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Thanks for reading. AP
