Greenbull Investments Sarl
Switzerland
7m
The promised tariff-driven volatility has arrived with full force, with markets experiencing their most dramatic selloff since the pandemic. S&P 500 futures have plunged 3.5% while Nasdaq futures dropped a staggering 4.4%, bringing total market losses to approximately $6 trillion in a matter of days. Global markets have followed suit, with Japan's Nikkei plummeting 6.6% to lows not seen since late 2023, South Korea dropping 5%, and Chinese blue chips falling 6.3%. The pain has extended to emerging markets as well, with India's Nifty 50 sinking 4% and Taiwan's main index collapsing nearly 10%. Our strategic decision to maintain a 30% cash position has proven extremely valuable as this storm unfolds. By increasing our defensive posture and reducing exposure before markets turned ugly, we've significantly cushioned our portfolio against these extreme downside moves, even with our crypto bias. While the current situation appears dire – with Trump informing reporters that investors would need to "take their medicine" and refusing to negotiate with China – we maintain our long-term perspective. Futures markets are already pricing in nearly five rate cuts this year, suggesting the Fed stands ready to intervene if economic conditions deteriorate further. The rapid rise in volatility and widespread selling presents precisely the type of opportunity our cash reserves were built for. Rather than succumbing to panic, we're methodically monitoring key sectors and quality companies that have been indiscriminately sold off during this emotional market reaction. We'll continue to exercise patience as we wait for the storm to pass, looking to strategically deploy our cash reserves once we see signs of stabilization. History has consistently shown that disciplined investors who maintain focus during periods of extreme volatility are ultimately rewarded.
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