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What are good financial advisors doing for their clients in this environment?

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Apr 10, 2025 · 14:40

Like many people, it is obvious to me that (1) the market is fucked due to political reasons that are not "normal" up and down cycles, and (2) DJT will manipulate us through many more peaks and troughs. I really don't understand how the market is holding right now, the fall so far is modest compared to the damage that DJT has done and will do.

My guess is that the best strategy right now is to try to follow Trump's cronies. Sell now and buy next time Trump scales up the trade war. Then sell when he waffles.

I am frustrated that my advisor keeps preaching from the same gospel, about not timing markets, staying in for the long term etc. I get that you don't want to miss the ups (ask me about missing COVID) But this feels **so far from normal**.

Are people finding that advisors are adapting to the times and providing relevant advice? Or is it just the normal playbook?