3 Lessons Learned in 2022 So Far - Investing | Financial Breakaway Podcast Episode 28

0:01 - Intro  

01:55 - Observation 1: Equity markets have had their worst start in 50 years

02:40 - What can we learn: Let’s let history be our guide (look at the SP500 from 1942-until today…80 years)

04:12 - Observation 2: The Bond market has been crushed & this is actually a bigger deal

06:40 - What can we learn:  Definitely should’ve been looking at your bond holdings but if you haven’t, there’s still time

07:59 - Observation 3: Volatility  

08:49 - What can we learn:  In the last 20-plus years, 21 of the 25 worst trading days were followed within a month by one of the best 25 trading days

10:45 - Why we invest - history of the purchasing power of the U.S. Dollar