Most investors are asking the wrong question

Good morning!

Markets are in the tank again this morning but trying to make a comeback as I type.

People are asking, “how much worse does this have to get” before the selling stops?

That’s logical under the circumstances. You’re not alone by any stretch of the imagination if you’re wondering.

Respectfully though, that’s self-defeating.

What we – you and I – want to be asking is – no scratch that – should be asking is this:

1. what happens when the selling stops?
2. which companies are going to be there when it does?

Here’s why.

We’ve been here before. Heck, we’ve seen the playbook and even have the proverbial t-shirt, too.

Case in point, the emotional angst many feel today was even worse during the depths of the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-2009.

People have simply forgotten what that felt like so they’re letting their emotions run wild this time around.

Many of the world’s best companies were being priced like they were going to go out of existence. People were scared to look at their brokerage statements.

I said two things back then that should be intimately familiar today … hedge and buy the very best names you can.

Anybody who did latched onto one of the biggest bull markets in recorded financial history. Even after all the selling, the tech-laden Nasdaq is up 542.21% as of yesterday’s close while the S&P 500 has tacked on 333.70% over the same time frame.

It’s not pleasant but the inescapable reality is that major declines have always been a part of the investing process just like “sales” are part of the annual retail cycle on Amazon.

My point is simple … You can beat this!

Sure, you may have to change up your thinking a bit. Or perhaps even hold your nose and grit your teeth at the same time. Jumping up and down like a 5-year-old is okay too if that makes you feel better.

History is very clear about what happens next.

There is always a way forward and a path to profits.

Always!

Speaking of which, there’s no doubt this stuff can be overwhelming and confusing.

You’re not alone if you’re in search of better results.

I’d like to help.

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This month’s issue comes out later today and here’s a smattering of what’s in it:

• An income investment that IMHO should be the #1 priority for any investor concerned about inflation. You won’t believe what it pays!
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If you’ve got all this covered and you are on track, that’s awesome! The vast majority of investors do not so I’ll simply tip my hat and say “well done.”

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In closing, take a deep breath.

I know that’s easier said than done for the simple reason that I feel the angst too. I’m a dad, a son, a husband, a brother, a friend; I’ve got a family to care for just like you do.

We WILL get through this!

Meanwhile, I wish you a Happy Fourth of July weekend if you’re here in the United States and a great weekend if you’re elsewhere.

Thanks for being part of the Five with Fitz!

Best regards for health and wealth,

Keith