Thinking “where to invest now” after a strong market rally, this article is for you. It explains why trying to predict winners is a trap — no one knows if tech stocks will recover or keep soaring, when the AI bubble might burst, or what will happen to debt-heavy companies. The best thing you can do is follow a proven system that has worked for over 15 years through crashes, bubbles, and inflation.
You will see why sticking to a systematic approach beats emotional investing. The article reminds you that long-term, steady returns are easier to handle — both financially and emotionally — than chasing short-term hype. Stay the course and let others waste time trying to predict the future.
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After the S&P 500 and NASDAQ soared in 2024, you might be wondering if you should change your strategy considering the newsletter’s underperformance.
Here are a few ideas to think about.
The Prediction Game is a Trap
Trying to predict what market, region, ETF or stock will perform best this year is a trap. The thing is NO ONE knows:
· If tech stocks will keep rising
· If or when the AI bubble might burst
· If debt-heavy companies will fail
· What will happen to crypto
And that's exactly why the right choice is a proven strategy like the one we follow with the newsletter.
Why Your Strategy Works
Think of investing like a tree. The trunk shows what happened in the past years. The branches show all possible investment paths for 2025.
Only at year end does the winning branch return move into the trunk of the tree. Until then all returns are “up in the air” in the branches.
Here is an image to show you what I mean.
Which branch will give you the best return in 2025?
At year-end, many will claim the winner was "obvious." But the thing is right now, no one knows.
That's why a systematic approach is so valuable.
Simply Do What Works
Instead of guessing, you:
· Follow a strategy proven over 15+ years
· Buy quality companies when they're cheap
· Use stop-losses to protect your money
· Spend just 30 minutes a month
Over the past 15 years your patient, systematic approach has worked through:
· Market crashes
· Tech bubbles
· Banking crises
· High inflation
The Numbers Prove You're Right
Our strategy's track record shows:
· 61% of picks made money
· Biggest winner up 315%
· Only 2% lost more than 30%
· Returns that beat the market over the long term.
I know returns in 2024 look bad but look at 2022 and 2018. Low losses when the market falls make a huge difference to your long-term returns.
Remember what I wrote last month how the tortoise beats the hare.
And long-term steady returns make a strategy a lot easier to stick to than a strategy that takes you on a roller-coaster ride, not only in terms of returns but emotionally as well.
Stay the Course
Your best move for 2025?
· Keep following a proven strategy
· Focus on investing in good companies at good prices
· Use your stop-losses
· Stop buying when markets are falling
All the things we do for you with the newsletter.
Why use this approach? It works because it's based on research, not guesswork. The hardest part of investing isn't finding a strategy that works. It's sticking with it when others claim they've found a better way.
You've can make the smart choice to keep following a system, and let others chase predictions.
Your, sticking to the strategy analyst wishing you profitable investing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. The market soared in 2024. Should I change my strategy?
No. Chasing performance leads to poor results. Sticking to a proven system is the only way to ensure long-term success. A strategy that worked for 15+ years through market crashes, bubbles, and crises is more reliable than short-term market moves.
2. Why should I ignore market predictions?
Because no one can predict the future. Investors constantly try to guess which stocks, sectors, or markets will outperform, but history shows this does not work. Following a systematic approach ensures you invest based on research, not speculation.
3. What makes a systematic strategy better than picking stocks myself?
A systematic strategy removes emotions and guesswork. It focuses on buying quality stocks at good prices, using stop-losses for protection, and spending minimal time managing investments. Over time, this approach outperforms random stock picking.
4. My returns were not great in 2024. Should I be worried?
No. Even the best strategies have periods of underperformance. What matters is long-term results. Look at 2022 and 2018—low losses in down years set you up for strong future returns. The tortoise beats the hare.
5. What if I miss out on big trends like AI stocks?
Most hot trends end badly for late investors. A proven strategy ensures you buy undervalued quality stocks, not overpriced hype. If a trend is truly strong, undervalued companies within it will show up in your system naturally.
6. How do I stay disciplined when everyone around me is chasing the latest stock tips?
Remind yourself why you chose a systematic strategy—it has a long track record of success. Emotional investing leads to losses. Following a strategy gives you consistency and confidence, even when others panic.
7. What is the best move for 2025?
Stay the course. Keep following your strategy: invest in undervalued companies, use stop-losses, avoid predictions, and stop buying when markets are falling. Long-term success comes from discipline, not reacting to short-term market noise.
