If the recent headlines out of Iran have you feeling uneasy, you’re not alone. Geopolitical events can absolutely spark short‑term volatility, but history shows they rarely change the long‑term direction of the market.
This chart is a great reminder: every year, the market experiences an intra‑year drop. Yet most years still finish positive. Volatility isn’t a red flag, it’s a normal part of investing. And investors who stay disciplined through those dips are often rewarded.
We’ve seen this before. In both 1990 and 2003 two very different economic environments, markets found their footing well before the headlines settled down. Today, the U.S. economy remains solid, and corporate earnings continue to hold up.
The situation overseas is serious, and uncertainty never feels good. But markets often begin to stabilize once there’s more clarity.
Our sentiment hasn’t changed: stay invested, stay diversified, and stay focused on the long‑term plan we’ve built together.
Long‑term discipline beats short‑term drama...