Is Your Portfolio About to Burn Like King's Landing?! Don't Panic!

Winter is Coming...For Your Portfolio?

My loyal subjects Khaleesi here! I hear whispers from across the Narrow Sea that the markets are as shaky as a Lannister promise. This Suze Orman a financial advisor of sorts speaks of tariffs and plunging stock indices. It seems some of you are trembling more than a Dothraki warrior facing the sea. Fear not! As I Daenerys Stormborn have faced down Khal Drogo and the armies of slavers you too shall weather this storm!

Dracarys! To Your Panic Selling (Or...Don't)

Orman advises against halting contributions to your 'retirement accounts.' She preaches consistency. Wise words indeed! 'Stay the course,' she commands. Much like I stayed the course to reclaim my birthright. Though admittedly my course involved a bit more fire and blood. She insists this consistency is your 'power'. Power resides where men believe it resides. It is a trick a shadow on the wall. However I can see the wisdom in her words as I know the power to be patient and wait for the right moment to act.

Volatility? I've Seen More Volatile Dragons!

Apparently something called a 'volatility index' is spiking. This Orman claims that it shows "fear is overwhelming logic". Well isn't that always the case? The smallfolk the nobles... they all succumb to fear. It's what made them so easy to rule… until they started demanding things like 'democracy' and 'not being burned alive'. So I advise all of you to remain calm and as I did during the siege of Meereen make rational decisions so as to not lose everything.

Diversify or Die! (Financially Of Course)

Orman urges you to 'stay diversified.' It's good advice. Just as I amassed armies of Unsullied Dothraki and loyal Westerosi you must spread your investments. Don't put all your dragon eggs in one basket! And for the love of the gods resist the urge to 'speculate on stocks.' That sounds as dangerous as trusting Littlefinger.

The Stock Market: On Sale Like Unsullied in Astapor!

The article mentions a 'bear market' which in this context simply means that stocks are 'on sale.' Buy low sell high. A simple rule yet one often forgotten when the Iron Bank starts breathing down your neck. Apparently some of the strongest returns happen after these market declines. It is not unlike the best dragon flights come directly after the dragons rise.

Timing the Market? As Futile as Finding a Loyal Lannister!

Trying to predict the market is as pointless as searching for a happy ending in Westeros. Don't try to time the market; focus on consistent investments. As Orman herself says 'I want you to breathe.' Even with an economic downturn 'markets will eventually recover. But not all at once.' Remember my people that even the longest winter eventually gives way to spring.