Market Downturns & Volatility
What to actually do when the market goes sideways (or worse).
Every investor's plan gets tested in bear markets and drawdowns. These episodes are the playbook: how to prepare before a downturn, what to do during one, and how to come out the other side without blowing up your long-term plan.
- 1Ep. 33Feb 1, 2022
4 Reasons To Worry About Market Volatility
The stock market has fallen from it’s high. Even though these types of drawdowns are completely normal, some people SHOULD be more concerned, especially if any of the reasons discussed in this episode are true.
- 2Ep. 37Mar 1, 2022
What To Do When the Market Drops
Last week the S&P 500 entered correction territory, which is defined as a 10% drop from the previous market peak.
- 3Ep. 40Mar 22, 2022
How to Prepare for a Market Downturn
Knowing that you are going to experience market losses can help you mentally prepare and make better decisions.
- 4Ep. 48May 17, 2022
Are We Headed For A Bear Market?
The S&P 500 is flirting with bear market territory (defined as a 20% decline from the high) as investors grapple with several variables including multi-decade high inflation, aggressive monetary policy tightening, and persistent global supply chain issues.
- 5Ep. 93Mar 28, 2023
What the Silicon Valley Bank Failure Means For You
The daily news cycle is of very little importance when it comes to long-term investing, but the failure of Silicon Valley Bank is the type of news item that catches the attention of even the most disciplined investor.
- 6Ep. 137Jan 30, 2024
Investing in Stocks at All-Time Highs
The market has hit an all-time high, what does this mean for investors?What significance do record-breaking returns have when looking back at past market cycles? How can you balance risk and opportunities to make confident investment decisions if the market is up?
- 7Ep. 148Apr 16, 2024
Investing at All-Time Highs and Preparing For the Next Market Crash
Last month, I joined Jesse Cramer on The Best Interest Podcast to talk about investing at all-time highs and preparing for the next market crash. The conversation touched on several other interesting topics, so I wanted to share those insights here with you.
- 8Ep. 164Aug 7, 2024
A Routine Stock Market Pullback
Welcome to The Long Term Investor. I’m recording on Tuesday, August 6 before U.S. markets open and the S&P 500 has fallen about 8.5% from its high over the last 14 days.
- 9Ep. 193Feb 26, 2025
Why Watching The Market Hurts Your Returns (And How to Stop)
What if I told you that simply watching the stock market too closely could make you poorer? It sounds counterintuitive, but the more frequently you check your portfolio, the more likely you are to make costly mistakes. And research backs this up.
- 10Ep. 197Mar 26, 2025
Should You Worry About a Recession? What Investors Need to Know in 2025
As the first quarter draws near to a close, sentiment about markets and the economy has changed markedly as investors digest the diverging fortunes of national economies, shifting policy landscapes, and the rapid pace of technological change.
- 11Ep. 201Apr 23, 2025
Should You Buy the Dip? Smart Strategies And Surprising Math
Today we’re talking about something that always comes up when markets fall—should you buy the dip?
- 12Ep. 205May 21, 2025
I’m Close to Retirement and the Market is Crazy…Now What?
I’ve been traveling quite a bit the past few weeks—flying to all corners of the country for a wide variety of reasons. And truthfully, I’ve probably traveled more than the average person ever since I was a kid. An extraordinarily diverse set of locations, planes, seating arrangements, and weather conditions. So I can confidently say I’m an experienced flier.
- 13Ep. 207Jun 4, 2025
TACO Investing: Navigating Market Volatility in the Age of Policy Whiplash
Welcome to the world of TACO (“Trump Always Chickens Out”) investing. In this episode, we’ll use the TACO phenomenon as a lens to explore how investors can better understand and navigate short-term market swings caused by political news.
- 14Ep. 227Oct 22, 2025
Should You Move to Cash When Markets Hit All-Time Highs?
Last week, I was interviewed by USA Today about whether or not it’s time to hoard cash.
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