AAR14 - Stock Downturns w/ Passive Investing - How You Are Affected

AAR14 - Stock Downturns w/ Passive Investing - How You Are Affected

Author: By Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks September 9, 2025 Duration: 49:33
In this podcast episode, Evan Raidt and Andrew Sather discuss how to handle downturns in the stock market. They explore the natural cycles of the market, explaining the concept of downturns and market corrections. Andrew shares his personal experiences with financial instability and offers advice on maintaining an investment strategy during turbulent times. They emphasize the importance of staying invested, utilizing dollar-cost averaging, and having a diversified portfolio. Furthermore, they provide tips on automating investments and managing emotions during market downturns. The episode concludes with practical advice on preparation and maintaining a long-term perspective in investing. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:29 Understanding Market Downturns 01:05 The S&P 500 and Market Corrections 02:16 Mindset Shifts During Downturns 03:34 Personal Experiences with Downturns 05:05 Psychology of Money and Risk Tolerance 05:34 Overcoming Fear and Staying Invested 08:38 Impact of Financial News and Media 22:05 Advice for Passive Investors 25:59 Setting Up Before a Crisis 26:23 The Complexity of Index Trading 27:14 The Reality of Market Predictions 28:05 Understanding Realized Gains and Losses 29:00 Interconnectedness of Markets 30:52 Impact of Market Downturns on Retirement 31:56 Historical Market Downturns 34:08 Strategies for Weathering Downturns 36:30 The Importance of Dollar Cost Averaging 41:32 Final Tips and Automation Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Please make sure you subscribe to Brian's channels. You can find him on his website ⁠disciplinedtradersacademy.com⁠, his podcast ⁠Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market⁠, and his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Squeeze the most out of your Summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LIQUID-IV DOT COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 20% off your first order with code INVESTING at checkout. Leesa has a lineup of beautifully crafted mattresses tailored to how you sleep – without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, promo code INVESTING for 25% off mattresses PLUS an extra $50 off. What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat (now Fiscal.ai). Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fiscal.ai/ifb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have questions? Send them to Evan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠evan@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating the stock market can feel like deciphering a foreign language, but it doesn't have to. The Investing for Beginners Podcast-Your Path to Financial Freedom, hosted by Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt, exists to translate that complexity into clear, actionable understanding. This isn't about get-rich-quick schemes; it's a practical guide built on foundational principles. Each episode breaks down how successful, long-term strategies actually work, focusing on core approaches like value investing and dividend growth investing. You'll also hear how elements of growth investing and trend following can fit into a thoughtful plan. The hosts delve into the psychological side of the market, discussing how to recognize and potentially benefit from the emotional swings that drive prices, rather than being driven by them. Tuning into this podcast provides a structured education in buying stocks with confidence, moving from uncertainty to a place where you can make your own informed decisions. It’s a steady resource for anyone building their financial literacy from the ground up, aiming to turn the intimidating world of investing into a manageable part of their journey toward greater independence.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
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Duration: 48:37
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Duration: 51:23
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Duration: 41:11
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Duration: 37:56
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