The Stock Market Crash Has Begun - Do THIS ASAP!
In a Nutshell
The stock market is crashing amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict blocking the Strait of Hormuz and spiking oil prices, echoing historical panics like 1929, 2008, and 2020—but every major crash has been followed by massive recoveries (e.g., 815% post-Depression, 120% post-COVID). Panic selling locks in losses and misses rebounds; instead, protect wealth by dollar-cost averaging into quality stocks with a 20+ year horizon, staying employed, tracking expenses, and investing consistently. Be greedy when others are fearful, as data shows markets rise 5% on average six months after geopolitical shocks.
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Graham addresses concerns about the economy due to negative news. Markets are reacting, potentially wiping out profits in hours or days. Emphasizes protecting money, not just investing, and avoiding mistakes now.
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Started February 28th with US and Israel joint attack on Iran. Iran fought back, disabled shipping routes in Middle East. 20% of world's oil through Strait of Hormuz, now blocked, causing oil prices to skyrocket. Shipments delayed; costs for crude oil, natural gas, fertilizer soar. Markets initially didn't react, expecting quick resolution, but escalation today prices in prolonged conflict.
1907 Crash: Stock market crashed 50% after 1906 San Francisco earthquake; heavy insurance payouts led to gold withdrawals from banks, panic, economy collapse. Led to Federal Reserve creation. Market then surged 193% over next 4 years until Great Depression.
1929 Great Depression: Banks lent freely for investing amid rising market. When topping, mass selling, bank runs; banks lacked cash. Market dropped 83% over 3 years, 25% unemployment. Recovered in ~20 years with WWII employing 17 million unemployed; 14 years growth averaging 815% gain.
Post-WWII: Market dropped 22% over 6 months as veterans re-entered workforce, competing for jobs amid reduced government spending. Then 15-year increase of 935%.
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