Following Market Trends Without Letting Emotions Take Over with Sharad Mehta

In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary, we're sharing a conversation where Adam Koós was featured as a guest on another podcast. The discussion focuses on how disciplined, data-driven investing helps investors navigate changing markets—without falling into the trap of emotional decision-making. Adam explains how following market trends doesn't mean predicting the future or reacting to headlines. Instead, it's about using objective signals, rules-based processes, and technical insights to stay aligned with long-term goals while managing risk through different market environments.   Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & context for the conversation 04:15 – Why emotions are one of the biggest risks to investors 09:30 – What it really means to follow market trends 15:10 – Using technical signals without predicting outcomes 21:20 – How disciplined processes help during volatility 28:50 – Final thoughts on staying objective and consistent Key Takeaways: 💡 Following market trends is about discipline and process—not prediction💡 Emotional reactions often do more harm than market downturns themselves💡 A rules-based approach helps investors stay aligned through changing cycles Key Quotes: 🗣 "The goal isn't to predict the market—it's to respond to what the data is telling you."🗣 "When emotions drive decisions, discipline usually disappears." Connect With the Adam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamkoos Follow and Connect with Libertas Wealth Management: Facebook: https://facebook.com/libertaswealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertas.wealth Threads: https://www.threads.com/@libertas.wealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/libertas-wealth Twitter: https://x.com/LibertasWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@libertaswealthmanagement YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertaswealth Podcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkYzW1XyJA0Ef_Hf7nUCMGLSlmfHt43v Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29Jrqu0MV1VrpRGqgm6seV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retirement-fiduciary-podcast/id1029927148 Email: [email protected] Website: www.libertaswealth.com Phone: 614-543-1350