What Should You Actually Do When the Market Drops?

2025-05-01

The headlines are loud, the markets are messy, and your gut might be telling you to do something - anything -right now. But what should you actually do when your portfolio takes a hit? In this episode, Ryan walks through the four key questions every investor should ask during a downturn, offering clear and practical steps to block out the noise and get some clarity on today’s market situation. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 📉 Gut-checking your financial plan when markets dip 📊 Risk tolerance: percentages vs. real dollars...

The headlines are loud, the markets are messy, and your gut might be telling you to do something - anything -right now. But what should you actually do when your portfolio takes a hit? In this episode, Ryan walks through the four key questions every investor should ask during a downturn, offering clear and practical steps to block out the noise and get some clarity on today’s market situation.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

📉 Gut-checking your financial plan when markets dip

📊 Risk tolerance: percentages vs. real dollars

🔁 Rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting in a down market

🧠 Why your “personal economy” is what really matters

📈 Using volatility as a buying opportunity (if it fits your plan)

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