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Did our predictions for 2025 come true? In this episode of Financial Planning Friday, Jerry Davidse looks back at our "2025 Market Outlook" to see how our three biggest questions stood the test of time.
From a historic market crash triggered by new tariffs to the surprising resurgence of international stocks, 2025 was a wild ride. We break down the data, review the S&P 500's performance, and explain exactly how we turned the year's biggest panic into a buying opportunity.
In this episode, we cover:
The Streak: Did stocks manage to post gains for a 3rd year in a row?
Diversification Wins: Why International holdings finally outperformed the US S&P 500.
The Crash: How we navigated the largest two-day dollar decline in history following President Trump's tariff announcement.
The Opportunity: How rebalancing ...