Ep.#109: Understanding Market & Economic Cycles with Darcy Smoot, CFA

In this episode of The Hawaii Retirement Show, host Jason Cutitta, CFP® is joined by Darcy Smoot, CFA to break down how market and economic cycles work and why they matter for investors. They discuss the key differences between markets and the economy, what drives each, and why markets tend to move ahead of economic data. The conversation highlights why timing cycles is so difficult and how investor behavior often leads to costly mistakes. They close with practical takeaways around staying diversified, rebalancing, and maintaining a disciplined, long-term mindset. Nelson Capital Management:  https://www.nelsoncap.com Website: https://www.hiretirementshow.com Email Us: [email protected]