April 2025 Market Volitility Update

Tariffs, Tumult & Opportunity: Navigating Market Volatility with Discipline and Insight

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In this special edition of the MLD Wealth Podcast, Chad Larson addresses the recent global market turmoil triggered by surprise tariff announcements from President Trump. Larson dissects the sharp equity market selloffs, outlines historical context, and explains MLD Wealth’s disciplined investment strategy that emphasizes liquidity, credit quality, and portfolio diversification. He also explores speculative motivations behind the policy shift, including possible pressure tactics on the Fed. Throughout, Larson reassures investors that volatility creates opportunities for active managers and reinforces the importance of patience, risk management, and long-term focus.

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Summary

Chad Larson of MLD Wealth addresses the market turmoil triggered by President Trump’s sudden global tariff announcement, which caused major indices to drop sharply. He reassures investors that MLD’s disciplined, credit-focused strategy and diversified positioning are built to withstand volatility and capture opportunities amid market dislocation.

Highlights

• Global tariffs spark equity market sell-off exceeding 20%.
• MLD maintains high liquidity, no leverage, and reduced risk exposure.
• Trump’s tactics may aim to pressure rate cuts through economic shocks.
• Historical crashes reveal potential for strong rebounds.
• Portfolio emphasizes senior credit, diversification, and alternatives.
• Larson urges calm, discipline, and focus on long-term process.
  

Key Insights

1. Discipline Over Emotion: Larson emphasizes that emotional reactions to volatility can erode returns, while a disciplined process grounded in diversification and credit stability can preserve capital.
2. Strategic Positioning: MLD’s portfolio construction—favouring senior credit and alternatives over leveraged equities—demonstrates proactive risk management amid unpredictable geopolitical and policy-driven events.
3. Opportunity in Dislocation: By viewing market mispricings as entry points rather than threats, Larson underscores MLD’s philosophy of turning turbulence into advantage through tactical rebalancing.
   

Conclusion

MLD Wealth’s message is one of resilience and conviction: stay disciplined, trust the investment framework, and view volatility not as chaos but as fertile ground for long-term opportunity.

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