Market Volatility, War Headlines, and Investor Nerves

About this episode

Raj Shah and Rick Borek discuss the impact of global conflict and market volatility on everyday investors.

Missiles overseas, markets at home, and investors stuck watching headlines late at night. On this episode, Raj Shah and Rick Borek break down how global conflict, market volatility, and recent record stock market gains collide—and what that means for everyday investors. They discuss why fear-driven market timing often backfires, how risk can be adjusted without abandoning equities, and why portfolio structure matters more than predictions. The conversation focuses on control, balance, and staying invested while navigating uncertainty. For more information or to schedule a consultation with SC Wealth Advisors visit: scwealthadvisors.com Raj Shah and Rick Borek focus on wealth management, retirement planning, personal finance, taxes, estate planning and so much more. Combined, Raj and Rick have over 55 years of financial planning experience and are eager to help you retire in the most efficient manner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Raj Shah

Guest: Rick Borek

Topics covered

• market volatility
• global conflict
• investor behavior
• portfolio management
• financial planning

Keywords

• market volatility
• investor nerves
• portfolio structure
• risk management
• financial planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SC Wealth Advisors

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