Can you protect your

PORTFOLIO FROM
THE NEXT CRISIS?

can the next natural disaster, missile, or terrorist attack destroy your financial future?

North Korea, hurricanes, terrorism, geopolitical standoffs - investors face tremendous uncertainty in today's crisis-prone world.

Geopolitical events and natural disasters can come with a terrible human cost and wreak billions of dollars in damage. Can they also hurt the stock market? History can give us some important context.

Let's keep in mind that the past cannot predict the future. No one can know with any certainty which events will resolve quickly and which will escalate; however, we can look to market history as a guide.

help protect your friends from the next crisis

Geopolitical events have typically only exerted short-term pressure on markets, unless they were tied to a larger economic malaise.

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO HELP PROTECT MY INVESTMENTS?

STAY CALM
and evaluate.

Don't panic. Stay cool and focus on your goals before making any decisions.

review your
risk profile.

When disaster strikes, markets will usually react. If you can't handle the dips, you might need to adjust your risk profile.

Be patient and look for opportunities in the chaos

Dips and corrections can offer opportunities and that's when smart investors go hunting.

talk to your professional about your concerns.

Don't go it alone. One of the greatest services I can provide is an objective opinion and sympathetic ear.

"stock market corrections are an inevitable part of being an investor. don't let them stress you out."

James B. Runey III, CFA®
Runey & Associates Wealth Management
843-654-1211
https://www.raawealth.com

MARKETS HAVE USUALLY REBOUNDED from geopolitical crises and natural disasters

History shows us that the U.S. stock market is quite resilient, often brushing off negative events after a short-term pullback.

However, that is not always the way it goes. In some cases, when the U.S. economy was already weak or other factors existed, these short-term reactions escalated into a more serious correction. The 9/11 attacks in 2001 and the Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008 are recent examples of crises that occurred around recessions.

These complicating factors make every crisis different and one of the many reasons why we are constantly monitoring the economy and assessing events that could impact our clients' portfolios.

Even during sustained market pullbacks, patience and focus are key. Panic is never the correct reaction and can have drastic consequences for your long-term financial well-being.

WORRIED ABOUT HOW THE NEXT CRISIS MAY AFFECT YOU?

We can't predict when or how the next crisis will strike, but we can prepare for it. If you're struggling to find calm, it's time to talk to a professional and share your concerns.

Give my office a call and let me show you what we can do to help you pursue your goals during times of crisis.

don't miss out on future insights into todaY's market.

James B. Runey III, CFA
Founder & CEO  

Runey & Associates Wealth Management

222 W Coleman Blvd., Suite 119
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
O: 843.654.1211
C: 646.753.0856
jruney@raawealth.com
www.raawealth.com

 

 

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