it looks like we had a bit of a shakeup in the markets recently. With the US striking some key facilities in Iran, the S&P 500 slipped by about 0.33% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.12%
. Interestingly, the CNN Fear & Greed Index has cooled way down into the fear territory, which honestly tells me we are entering a prime zone for picking up good assets at a discount.
I noticed giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft dipping by over 1%, so I’ve started scooping up small fractions. I usually limit my exposure to individual stocks, but I make an exception for the Magnificent 7, allowing them to take up to 3% of my total portfolio.
My strategy here is simple: I buy in tiny increments, like 0.1% at a time, spread across multiple brokerage accounts. This prevents me from getting completely trapped in a single account if the price keeps dropping, and it keeps me actively engaged with the market without taking on massive risk.
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September historically brings seasonal weakness to US equities, especially with elections looming. Instead of stressing, I use this time to stick to my rules and accumulate diversified ETFs like SMH, XLV, XLP, and VNQ. It's all about building a resilient system that slowly trends upward. If you are looking to build out your own strategy, I put together some resources that you might find helpful.
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