“The market is a rigged game—but it’s rigged in your favor.”
Today, Adam Van Wie and Joey Loss of Strivus Wealth Partners break down the sudden upswing in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones that’s led to a rare ten-day rally. They trace the roots of today’s geopolitical tensions through a historical lens and give their thoughts on why we might just be entering the third year of a bull market.
As macro data show mixed signals—like a Q1 GDP dip offset by strong business investment and steady job numbers—there’s a key lesson: Reacting to short-term turbulence can undermine long-term success.
From fears of a recession to tariff tensions and shifting trade policies, the past six months have been a rollercoaster of geopolitical and economic volatility. Yet, Adam’s advice remains consistent: Don’t chase headlines. The markets are forward-looking and notoriously unpredictable. Instead of scrambling after every dip or rally, investors should stay diversified and focused on their time horizons.
With AI-driven growth in tech, evolving global trade talks, and a potential rate cut from the Fed on the horizon, conditions remain dynamic. But the real takeaway? As tempting as it is to react, history proves the best outcomes often come from disciplined patience, not panic.
So ignore the noise and stick to the plan.
Key Topics:
- Are We Looking at a Bull Market in 2025? (00:00)
- What the Latest Reports Tell Us (04:51)
- Why Joey and Adam Are Optimistic About Geopolitics So Far (06:20)
- Looking Forward (11:10)
- Adam’s Investment Philosophy (16:38)
- What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Investors Going Forward (21:29)
This podcast is brought to you by Joey Loss, CFP®, Adam Van Wie, CFP®, and Strivus Wealth Partners. Through Strivus, Joey and Adam provide financial planning and investment management services to clients across the country from their home base in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
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