Investing in 2021: How to Turn Fear Into Opportunity

Uncertainty was rampant this year, but markets still hit all-time highs. Here's what we expect next for 2021. Uncertainty was rampant this year, but markets still hit all-time highs. Here's what we expect next for 2021. [Energy and Capital logo] Investing in 2021: How to Turn Fear Into Opportunity By [Sean McCloskey]( Written Dec 30, 2020 Just before our office closed for the holidays, I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking about the state of the markets heading into 2021 with the founder and president of Angel Publishing, Brian Hicks. These thoughtful discussions I have with colleagues are hands-down one of my favorite parts of the job. It’s incredibly rewarding to listen to and discuss ideas with top-notch analysts and then leverage our collective wealth of knowledge and experience to help folks like you achieve their financial goals. Which is why I wanted to share some of our thoughts with you today as we close the chapter on an unprecedented 2020. COVID-19 Changed Many, Many Things, but Not Everything The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus has infected over 16 million people in the United States this year and is responsible for over 300,000 deaths. Globally the numbers are even more daunting. The economic impact was also staggering. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), our longest recorded period of U.S. expansion ever ended in February. On top of that, the U.S. experienced two consecutive quarters of declines in GDP, including a steep quarterly drop of 9.1% in the second quarter of 2020. Up to that point, quarterly GDP had never dropped more than 3%, ever. As a result, recession set in and fears of another “Great Depression” lingered in the backdrop for many months. Uncertainty was rampant. But what did the markets do? Nothing short of set new all-time highs, that’s what! [EAC 12_30_20]Source: Stockcharts.com For Your Eyes Only Your internet speeds are about to get a revolutionary upgrade. And it'll pass thanks to a little tech firm that I almost guarantee you’ve never heard of. The new generation of internet is finally here, and I’ve figured out a way you can ride this wave for over 750% profits... But only if you get in right now. [Click here to see why your internet is about to get 20 times faster]( and to discover the little-known firm behind it that’s leading the charge. Dow 30,000! As Brian shared with me, now is the perfect time for us to turn fear and uncertainty into great opportunities. Over his 26 years in this business, he’s survived and thrived through many financial disasters, all of which were “unprecedented.” This includes: - The terrorist attacks on 9/11. - The housing bubble and bust. - The financial crisis of 2007–2009. All of these crises were deemed “unprecedented” and rightfully so. But in true terms of the market, Brian highlights that we’ve seen a lot worse. During the late 1990s, for example, the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost over 50% of its value in just nine months. Then after 9/11, the Nasdaq lost another bowel-shaking 80% from its all-time high just 18 months prior. Here’s a chart of that period for the Nasdaq: [EAC 12_30_20 Art 2] In terms of real dollars, $100,000 invested in stocks at the end of 1999 was only worth $20,000 2.5 years later. When you put things into scale, that was a much more devastating financial crisis than what we have endured in 2020. And when you add in the fact that markets still reached new all-time highs, as we move into 2021 it becomes clear, now more than ever, that there are great generational buying opportunities all around us. Brian explains why [right here](. Have a great New Year's. To your wealth, Sean McCloskey Editor, Energy and Capital [[follow basic]@TheRL_McCloskey on Twitter]( After spending 10 years in the consumer tech reporting and educational publishing industries, Sean has since redevoted himself to one of his original passions: identifying and cashing in on the most lucrative opportunities the market has to offer. As the former managing editor of multiple investment newsletters, he's covered virtually every sector of the market, ranging from energy and tech to gold and cannabis. Over the years, Sean has offered his followers the chance to score numerous triple-digit gains, and today he continues his mission to deliver followers the best chance to score big wins on Wall Street and beyond as an editor for Energy and Capital. 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