A Guide to Tariffs & Market Emotions
Dear Wela Clients,
With today’s market volatility making headlines once again, we know how important it is to stay informed about the underlying factors driving uncertainty and how we choose to handle it. One issue gaining renewed attention is the impact of tariffs, especially as trade tensions and shifting global policies come back into focus.
A Guide to Tariffs
To help you better understand how tariffs affect the economy, markets, and investment portfolios, we’re sharing a timely and informative piece.
The short downloadable guide covers: What tariffs are and why they’re making a comeback. How they may influence inflation, trade deficits, and stock market performance. Why understanding trade policy is critical for long-term investor.
Download The Guide to Tariffs Now
What could this mean for your portfolio?
- Market volatility can be unsettling, especially alongside economic uncertainty. It's perfectly normal to feel concerned when headlines turn gloomy (like today with tariffs).
- We don’t know what will happen next, but we do know this: Emotional reactions to market movements often lead to missed opportunities.
- Market swings are normal, but you don’t have to go through them alone. We’re in this with you, through every market cycle.
- Your investment strategy was designed to account for market fluctuations and we are watching these developments carefully and will always consider whether any tactical adjustments make sense.
Our 3 Biggest Takeaways
- Focus on Long Term Strategies: Continue focusing on what really matters for your long term investing strategy, not the headline news.
- Stick to Your Plan: your investment strategy is built for the long haul, not the day to day and week to week swings.
- New Opportunities Ahead: volatility typically creates buying opportunities for long-term investors.
If you’re worried about what’s going on, please reach out— our role is to be your guide, thought partner, and a source of reassurance and perspective.
All the best,
Your Wela Financial Advisory Team
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Brent Forrest & Associates, LLC. dba Wela Financial Advisory (Wela) is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only. It should not be considered specific investment advice, does not take into consideration your specific situation, and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and are not guaranteed. Be sure to consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein.
