How to Conquer Market Fear | Investment Strategies for Volatile Times (2025 Insights)

14/04/2025 23 min

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Are market fluctuations stressing you out? You're not alone. In this episode of Gimme Some Truth, financial advisors, Nate Condon and Andrew Klein, discuss how to manage fear during uncertain markets, drawing on lessons from the past and offering clear strategies for the present.🔍 Discover:Why market fear happens and how to handle itEmotional traps investors fall intoStrategic actions to take in turbulent timesHow to protect and optimize your long-term financial planThis episode is packed with actionable advice, whether you're saving for retirement, managing a volatile portfolio, or just trying to make sense of the financial headlines in 2025.📌 Timestamps0:00 – Intro: Why this market feels different1:10 – The role of planning in volatile markets2:18 – Comparing now vs. 2008 market behavior3:17 – Emotional triggers: fear, control, and anxiety4:21 – Why investors panic during uncertain times5:22 – The media’s influence on market fear6:24 – Behavioral finance: losses vs. gains7:26 – Strategy 1: Building the right investor mindset8:46 – Strategy 2: Strategic portfolio positioning11:06 – Risk tolerance, rebalancing, and allocation13:15 – Understanding what you actually own14:47 – Strategy 3: Dollar-cost averaging during downturns16:20 – How planning software stress-tests your finances17:35 – Visualizing worst-case scenarios in financial plans19:15 – Long-term planning vs. short-term panic20:40 – Final thoughts: Financial cycles and confidence22:00 – Advisor support and next steps🔔 Subscribe for more market commentary, financial planning advice, and mindset strategies for investors.  @walknercondon  #marketvolatility #financialplanning #investormindset #recession2025 #retirementplanning #longterminvesting #moneymindset #investmentstrategy For more on this topic and others check out the blog on our website: https://walknercondon.com/blog/i-bought-stocks-navigating-tariffs-volatility-and-market-drawdowns-in-2025/Visit our website for more financial planning resources and educational information: https://www.walknercondon.com ————————————————ADD US ON:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/walkner-condon-financial-advisors-llc Facebook: https://facebook.com/walknercondon

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