passion7272 @passion7272: "Tariffs and Recession Fear -..."

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Tariffs and Recession Fear - is it time to rethink your approach? Global markets are facing heightened uncertainty as trade tariffs and recession fears dominate headlines. Is this the time to panic or an opportunity to reassess your approach? If you own a stock that is likely to be hit hard by tariffs, you should rethink about keeping that stock in your portfolio. Let's talk about $NKE (NIKE) : Nike imports 100% of it's goods and about 90% from Vietnam, China and Indonesia. All of these three have hit badly by Tariffs, 46%, 34% and 32% respectively. This creates a serious challenge for Nike and any company like Nike. Higher tariffs mean increased costs, which could either shrink profit margins or force price hikes—potentially hurting sales in a slowing economy. If consumer demand weakens, Nike’s stock could face significant pressure. In times of economic uncertainty, it’s crucial to take a proactive approach: ✅ Assess the fundamentals – Can the company absorb higher costs without damaging profitability? ✅ Watch for price action – If momentum turns negative, reconsider exposure. ✅ Diversify risk – Avoid over-reliance on stocks affected by trade policies. ✅ Consider alternative investments – Domestic brands or companies with less tariff exposure may be safer bets. Also look outside the USA, $HKG50 (HKG50 Index (Non Expiry)) . Holding onto a stock simply because it has performed well in the past is not a strategy—it’s a risk. Now is the time to ask: Are your investments positioned to withstand these challenges? Before holding on to any stock, consider two critical questions: ✅ Is this stock going to suffer under the new tariffs? If the company imports heavily from countries now facing high tariffs, profit margins could be at serious risk. ✅ Will people continue buying this company’s products during a recession? If the company sells non-essential or premium products, demand may drop significantly when consumer spending tightens. Make sure your portfolio is built for the reality ahead, not the past performance. $SPX500 (SPX500 Index (Non Expiry)) $9988.HK (Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (Hong Kong)) $1810.HK (Xiaomi Corp) $MO (Altria Group Inc) $CELH (Celsius Holdings Inc.)