A message from David L. Blain, CFA — CEO, BlueSky Wealth Advisors | Former U.S. Army Ranger & Special Operations Captain
The headlines right now are loud: escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, oil prices swinging wildly, and markets reacting to every new development.
When the world feels unstable, the instinct is often to take action. The urge to sell, to move to cash, or to change the plan…sometimes, it feels like action equals safety.
But, as someone who has led soldiers through fast-moving, high-stakes environments, I know that instinct well. And I know exactly why you shouldn't necessarily follow it.
In this short video, I draw on my experience as a U.S. Army combat veteran to share a perspective you won't often hear from a financial advisor: why the moments that feel most urgent to act are often the most important moments to hold your ground.
I quickly cover:
- Why emotional decisions in volatile markets can be costly ones.
- The three questions every investor should ask themselves before making any move.
- Why trying to avoid the market's worst days can mean missing its best ones too.
- What a well-built portfolio is actually designed to do, and why volatility is part of the equation, not a reason to abandon it.
This one is worth three minutes of your time — especially right now.
