Running From Bears

What should you do when market volatility spikes to the downside?  We’ve heard to never run from a bear but lie down and play dead.  The same holds true in bear markets, more or less.  Ben and Brent go a few steps further on what to do.  First, they elaborate on what’s behind the August 2024 spike in volatility.     The market may have calmed down for now, but a listen might help you prepare for the next correction.     ______   Follow our socials to support the podcast; see extra clips and announcements!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyalchemistpod/ X: https://twitter.com/moneyalchpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556458987483    ______   About your Hosts Ben Jones Managing Director, National Wealth Management Group www.nwmgadvisors.com  Author, www.karastick.com  @thekaratstick https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-nwmg/ __ Brent Gargano, CFPⓇ Founder & Advisor, Infinite Wealth Planning  www.infinitewealthplanning.com linkedin.com/in/brent-gargano-cfp®-2067b573   ______   Resources:   Economic Calendar https://fidelity-fcm.econoday.com/byweek?cust=fidelity   Yen Carry Trade https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp500-nasdaq-live-08-05-2024/card/why-the-yen-carry-trade-unwind-has-further-to-go-SYsvxWxTvLGLCUsDTDM5   First trust history of markets: https://www.ftportfolios.com/COMMON/CONTENTFILELOADER.ASPX?CONTENTGUID=4ECFA978-D0BB-4924-92C8-628FF9BFE12D   ______   Editor Trevor Gargano [email protected]   ______   Disclosure: The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.  Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA & SIPC..  Advisory services offered through National Wealth Management Group, LLC a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.