This is the editorial of our monthly Shareholder Yield Letter published on 8 April 2025. Sign up here to get it in your inbox on the second Tuesday of every month.
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Feeling nervous as markets crash and headlines scream panic? But this article shows you how your Shareholder Yield strategy is built to protect you — and even set you up for gains when the market crashes. You will learn why holding high-quality, dividend-paying stocks matters, how your system avoids buying in falling markets, and why taking no action right now is often the smartest move.
This article gives you confidence, clarity, and a calm plan. It is a reminder that you are not guessing. You are following a system designed for moments just like this.
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How Your the Shareholder Yield Letter’s Investment Strategy Protects and Prepares You in This Crash
Yes, the market is crashing. It feels endless. Stocks are down. Headlines are shouting panic. But I want to tell you something important — something I have learned from investing since 1987.
This is not the end.
It is just another downturn. Like the financial crisis in 2008. Like COVID. Markets fall. Then they recover.
What matters now is not what is happening. It is what you do next.
Why This Crash Is Not a Crisis for You
Remember you are not holding meme stocks (stock that gains popularity among retail investors through social media) or overpriced tech bets that need 10 years to turn a profit, if ever (think AI). The companies in your portfolio are high-quality giants — the kind that keep paying shareholders even in tough times.
Right now, the average dividend yield of the portfolio is 5%. These companies are also buying back 4.5% of their stock each year. That gives you a total shareholder yield of 9.5%.
That is the kind of strength you want in a storm.
The System Was Built for Moments Like This
You know the newsletter does not chase hype. We follow a tested high shareholder yield strategy.
And that system is doing exactly what it should right now:
- Stopped buying when the MSCI World dropped below its 200-day simple moving average.
This avoids buying into a falling market—a key rule to protect your capital. - Triggered some 20% trailing stop-loss levels.
Yes, a few companies have been sold. That is okay. Selling losers early reduces your downside and frees up cash to invest later. This is how you avoid panic-selling everything later. - Kept part of your portfolio invested.
So when the market turns, you are already in position. You are not starting from zero. And that matters.
This is also the first issue of the Shareholder Yield Letter where no new stock ideas are recommended.
And that is by design.
When the market is crashing, new ideas tend to get stopped out too quickly. It is smarter to hold off until the panic settles. No new ideas today mean we are protecting your capital, not chasing risk.
We are not trying to time the bottom perfectly. No one can.
Instead, we are setting you up to profit when the storm passes — and it will pass.
What You Should Do Right Now
Here is what I suggest you do.
1. Stop scrolling the doom headlines.
Social media thrives on fear. But you are not an emotional trader. You are a disciplined investor.
2. Keep your focus five to ten years out.
Think long-term. Imagine what your portfolio will look like after the recovery — not during the storm.
3. Let the system do the heavy lifting.
You subscribed to this newsletter because you wanted less guesswork, less stress, and more clarity. That is what we are giving you now.
4. Be ready.
As this correction deepens, we will slowly start sharing “crash opportunity” ideas. These are hand-picked; high-shareholder-yield stocks selected when the market gives us the best prices. You will be ready when others are still scared.
Why You Are in a Better Place Than Most
Many investors are feeling overwhelmed. Some will sell everything and lock in their losses. Others will sit in cash for too long and miss the recovery.
You are not like them.
You are following a system that was built by investors, for investors. Every rule we use is backed by data. Every decision is made with discipline. And every crash is seen not as a threat—but as an opportunity.
This is the power of systematic investing.
You have removed emotion. You have kept quality. And you are now sitting in the perfect position to profit once markets settle.
You Are Not Alone
You are part of a growing community of investors who believe what we believe:
· That you can beat the market with a proven system.
· That emotion is your enemy.
· That the best time to invest is when everyone else is scared.
· And right now? That is exactly what is happening.
Final Word
We do not know when the market will bottom. But we do know this:
· Your portfolio is built on strong, profitable companies.
· Your system is taking smart steps to lower risk.
· Your cash is ready to be deployed when the time is right.
You are positioned not just to survive this crash — but to profit from it.
Stay calm. Stay invested. And stay ready.
Your analyst wishing you profitable investing!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. The market is crashing—should I sell everything now?
No. That feels like the safe move, but it locks in your losses. The system already sold weak stocks using stop-loss rules. That protects you. You are still holding strong companies paying out nearly 10% in shareholder yield. Selling everything now would be emotional—not strategic.
2. Why are we not buying new stocks right now?
Because smart investing means knowing when not to act. New ideas often fall fast in a crash. The system holds back during downturns to protect your money. Once the panic cools, you will get hand-picked “crash opportunities” at better prices.
3. How do I know this strategy actually works in crashes?
It is built to. It stops buying in falling markets. It cuts losers early. It keeps quality stocks. And it waits for the right moment to reinvest. This exact approach helped investors recover faster after 2008 and COVID. The system was designed for storms like this.
4. What if I miss the bottom?
That is okay. Nobody knows the bottom. What matters is being ready when the market turns. You already own good companies. You are not starting from zero. And new ideas will come when it is safer to buy. That is how you profit with less stress.
5. How does shareholder yield protect my portfolio?
It rewards you now. The companies you own are paying 5% dividends and buying back 4.5% of their shares each year. That means cash in your pocket—even if prices drop. Shareholder yield turns a crash into a buying opportunity, not a disaster.
6. Why do we use the 200-day moving average rule?
It is simple: avoid buying into a falling market. When the index falls below this line, the system pauses. That rule saved investors in past crashes. It is not about perfect timing—it is about cutting risk when things get rough.
7. What should I do while we wait?
Keep calm. Ignore the headlines. Stay focused on long-term growth. Let the system work. And get ready. The best investments often appear in moments of fear. You will not miss them—you will be ready before most others are.
