Market Crash Survival: 37 Years of Insights for Smart Investing 📈📉

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November 2, 2024
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Since 1987, I have navigated some of the biggest financial market crashes. Each one taught me critical lessons on resilience, adaptation, and the power of quick diversification. Let’s explore these market-shaping events and how each asset class reacted.

Timeline Market Crashes

October 19, 1987

🎩 Black Monday

Global markets crashed hard, with the Dow dropping 22% in one day. Equities were hammered, while gold and bonds stood firm. This was a wake-up call: keeping assets diversified is essential.

March 2000 - October 2002

💻 Dot-Com Bubble Burst March - October 2002

The 2000 tech boom went bust, wiping out billions. Tech stocks plummeted, but traditional assets like commodities and real estate held their ground. Gold, too, saw a boost as it became a haven.

September 2008 - March 2009

🏦 Global Financial Crisis

The 2008 crash was brutal on both equities and real estate. Markets lost nearly half their value. But bonds, mainly U.S. Treasuries, performed well, and gold surged. Investors shifted to safer assets, underscoring the value of having an open platform and dedicated relationship manager to move quickly across asset classes.

February 2020 - March 2020

🌍 COVID-19 Crash

The pandemic rattled every market. Equities took a hit, with travel and energy suffering the most. But tech stocks and cryptocurrencies surged in the recovery. Gold spiked, too, while crypto like Bitcoin reached new highs. This was proof that quick access to various asset classes matters.

So, what’s the key takeaway? More than just diversification, it’s about having an open platform that lets you diversify immediately across various providers. In each crisis, those with access to varied assets managed risk better and often emerged stronger. 💪✨

In a fast-paced world, the flexibility to move into safe-haven assets or growth stocks when needed is crucial. Staying ahead is about having open platform options at your fingertips.

Source: LinkedIn