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War! What Is It Good For? Scaring Clients!

War! What Is It Good For? Scaring Clients!

With headlines dominated by geopolitical tensions and recent U.S. military actions, investors are once again asking a familiar question: What does war mean for markets?

Data from Nasdaq Dorsey Wright provides historical context by analyzing how various asset classes have behaved following major U.S. military escalations over the past century. The findings may surprise investors who instinctively associate conflict with prolonged market declines.

War! What Is It Good For? Scaring Clients!

Category: Behavioral Finance
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War! What Is It Good For? Scaring Clients!

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Market Predictions Make as Much Sense as ‘6-7’

If there’s one universal truth in investing, it’s this: nobody actually knows what’s going to happen next. That doesn’t stop Wall Street, the media, or your neighbor with the new day-trading setup from trying. In our view, it’s a whole lot of “6-7,” as the kids are saying these days.
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Famous Strawmen: The Scarecrow & The Best 10 Days Rule

Managing risk while providing a more comfortable ride can give financial advisors an important moat in this increasingly competitive industry.
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2025’s Stock Market is Showing the Danger in Predictions

When investors base financial decisions on predictions from stock market “experts,” they put roots into sandy ground because the future is unknowable.
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