Great Investors Find A “Smoot” Point

By |2025-04-24T10:42:37-04:00April 24th, 2025|Blog, Great Investors Series|

“You don’t take your brokerage statement to the grocery store with you.”

– Nick Murray

 Tariffs and the Great Depression

As every investor knows, the White House’s tariff policy has been dominating the news lately and has caused considerable equity market volatility.

Recently, I’ve noticed that the financial media has been paying a lot of attention to how the current tariff policy compares to another infamous legislation in American history, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. Because that legislation is often remembered as one of the causes of the Great Depression, this comparison can certainly bring about some fearful emotions.

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 Helping those you care about

Our Great Investors series aims to help you become an outstandingly successful investor by following the principles of patience and discipline required to prosper as an equity investor. Undoubtedly, “Mr. Market” periodically tests that patience and discipline, subjecting investors to emotional swings that can cause many to make a big mistake. Only those who faithfully adhere to a rock-solid investing philosophy will pass those tests.

Successful investing, while always fundamentally simple, will never be easy. You may have a family member, colleague, or friend who has not fared as well recently and who you believe might have benefited from the kind of advice you were receiving. Should that be the case, we would certainly appreciate it if you could introduce us to them. We very much enjoy working with you and would welcome the opportunity to offer the same level of planning and service to those you care about.

You are more than welcome to bring a friend or family member to our next Great Investors LIVE event on April 30th or share a subscription to this article series.

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Stay The Course

Our core investment strategy has always been to stand fast, tune out the noise, and continue to work on your long-term plan. Needless to say, that continues to be our recommendation, and in the strongest possible terms.
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By |2025-04-24T10:42:37-04:00April 24th, 2025|Blog, Great Investors Series|

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