When everyone runs away... the wealth party begins
- Last April, the headline for the markets was: "Fourth worst start to a year in history since 1928".
The index was down by -15.3%. Fear was dominant, and the selling volume was the highest. - But look at the green column in the table... From that black point, the market launched into a massive rally of +38%, closing the year with an overall gain of +17%. - What does this historical table tell us?
2020: A catastrophic start (-17%), then a fierce rebound (+41%).
2009: The beginning of the financial crisis (-9.7%), then a rocket-like rise (+36.7%).
2025: The scenario repeats itself to the letter. - Financial takeaway: Great fortunes are not made on calm green days, nor when news is positive. Fortunes are made when you buy from the "fearful" at cheap prices.
The red color that a beginner sees as "loss," a professional sees as "discounts" (Discount).
Those who sold in April "to protect their money" lost the entire wave.
And those who bought while people are fearful, achieved in 6 months what others achieve in years.
The question for you: Next time you see the screen turn red... Will you run away or seize the opportunity?
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When everyone runs away... the wealth party begins
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Last April, the headline for the markets was:
"Fourth worst start to a year in history since 1928".
The index was down by -15.3%.
Fear was dominant, and the selling volume was the highest.
-
But look at the green column in the table...
From that black point, the market launched into a massive rally of +38%, closing the year with an overall gain of +17%.
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What does this historical table tell us?
2020: A catastrophic start (-17%), then a fierce rebound (+41%).
2009: The beginning of the financial crisis (-9.7%), then a rocket-like rise (+36.7%).
2025: The scenario repeats itself to the letter.
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Financial takeaway:
Great fortunes are not made on calm green days, nor when news is positive. Fortunes are made when you buy from the "fearful" at cheap prices.
The red color that a beginner sees as "loss," a professional sees as "discounts" (Discount).
Those who sold in April "to protect their money" lost the entire wave.
And those who bought while people are fearful, achieved in 6 months what others achieve in years.
The question for you:
Next time you see the screen turn red...
Will you run away
or seize the opportunity?
Follow me for more about investment mindset