Fundamentals of Finance

In the book Freakonomics, the author points out that we often misjudge risk—not because we lack information, but because our emotions and personal experiences cloud our thinking. Fear can overtake logic.

The same is true when it comes to investing. Market volatility can feel unsettling, making it seem like standing still is the most dangerous move. But when we zoom out and look at history, we see a different story—just like Dylan shared in last week’s video:

• On average, the market experiences a 14% drop each year.

• As of today, April 4th, the S&P 500 is down about 8% for the year—with 5% of that decline happening just yesterday, April 3rd.

Despite the noise, market cycles remain consistent:

• It may feel different this time, but it isn’t.

• The headlines may change, but history repeats itself.

📺 Catch Dylan’s video here if you missed it.

🎥 Click the video above to watch this week’s message.

As always, if you have questions or want to talk through your investment strategy, we’re here to help.

With all the recent market ups and downs, it’s easy to feel uneasy. But before you let the headlines stress you out, let’s put things into perspective.

In this video, we break down why market volatility is normal and why staying invested through the dips is key to long-term success. We’ll walk through a powerful chart that reveals a surprising truth:

📊 Even when the market dropped significantly, it still finished strong most of the time.
📊 Over the last 45 years, despite average intra-year drops of 14%+, the S&P 500 ended positive 3 out of 4 times!

The key takeaways?
✅ Volatility is normal.
✅ Dips are temporary.
✅ Sticking to your plan pays off.

🎥 Watch now & if you have concerns about your investments, we’re here to help—just reach out!