The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed May 18 down 1,164.52 points. Rates are rising, and inflation is cutting into our discretionary funds. It’s disheartening, for sure, but don’t give up! There are ways to maximize your portfolio and minimize your risk during these uncertain times. Just read on for some ideas that will help you navigate these uncertain times.

Should We or Shouldn’t We … Bail Out of the Markets?

I wouldn’t blame you if you looked at the markets since February and thought, “why am I still hanging in there?” The following chart of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the first of the year would surely weigh on any investor’s mind.

Add to that the specter of rising rates. As you can see in the following graph, the Fed Funds rate has increased from 0.08%in January to 1% today, pushing up mortgage rates to over 5%. And that won’t be the end of it. The Fed is expected to boost rates five more times before the end of the year: two half-point hikes and three quarter-point increases, bringing the federal funds interest rate to 2.5% by next January.

And then, we have inflation. Now more than 8%, inflation gurus expect the rate to decline to 6.3% by the end of this year, and fall to 3.0% by the close of 2023.

But in the meantime, as stocks have retreated from their highs at the beginning of the year, investors are feeling the squeeze of falling portfolios. At the same time, rising rates and inflationary pressures are making the price of everyday items soar, as denoted in the chart below.

The result: a two-pronged sword with less money input from investing and more money output from rising expenses.

Read the feature article in this month’s magazine now to learn all about the best investing strategies in these times of inflation and a volatile market.

When you read this article, you discover:

• Two Strategies to Avoid Right Now: Learn why you should avoid these two strategies, complete with five specific investor scenarios to illustrate potential risk.
• Three Terrific Alternatives to Individual Stocks: Discover areas of the market where you might consider parking some money until this rabid market volatility abates.
• Great Stocks to Own During Economic and Market Uncertainty: These types of stocks are perfect for uncertain times like now.
• What to Do with your IRAs or 401(k)s: Get unwavering advice about what to do with your retirement funds right now.
• How to Allocate for Risk and Time: Calculate your risk-aversion factor and your needed funds for retirement.
• How to Protect Your Portfolio During Market Volatility and Downturns: Get five specific steps, with all the detail, about what to do right now to protect your investments.

Read this article now to learn all about investing in these inflationary and volatile-market times—and get everything else in this issue of our magazine, including:

• The (Cash) Balancing Act: Winning Investing Strategies for Times of Inflation and Volatile Markets: The current stock market correction has investors eyeing the exits, but decades of market history says that’s the wrong approach. Here’s how to position your portfolio instead.
• 4 Dirt-Cheap Marijuana Stocks Poised for a Bounceback: Cannabis legalization is spreading, but cannabis stocks are trading near all-time lows—which leaves these four industry leaders poised for a rebound. Read about these companies now in this article.
• What are Dividend Kings? Here are My Three Favorites: Dividend Kings are stocks with long-established histories of paying and increasing their dividends—here are three favorite right now.
• 3 Mid-Cap Stocks Ready to Explode: 2022 has gotten off to a rough start, but corrections and bear markets can quickly put high-quality companies in oversold conditions. These mid-cap stocks are three such companies.— revealed for you now when you read this article!
• The One Way to Invest in the Electric Motorcycle: Electric vehicle sales have skyrocketed in recent years—largely dominated by cars and light trucks—but a familiar name believes electric motorcycles may be the wave of the future. Get the identity of this company in this article now.
• 2 Companies Where Ongoing Proxy Battles Might Spark a Turnaround: Proxy fights are relatively rare, and sometimes entertaining, but can bring about significant change in a company’s leadership and future prospects. Get the full story about these two proxy battles when you read this article now.
• 4 Ways to Invest Like this Legendary Hedge Funder: While most active managers fail to beat their benchmarks, this hedge funder consistently knocks his investments out of the park. Discover his secrets when you read this article now.
• In a Down Market, Here’s Where the Money Is Actually Flowing: Watching where money is flowing in down markets is a good way to follow the “smart money” and position yourself for success. Here’s where money is moving now—find out in this article.
• 3 ETFs Actually Growing in this Bear Market: Retail investors may be “buying the dip” but institutions aren’t convinced the bottom is in. These three ETFs can help you weather the storm. Read about these three ETFs now in this article!
• Two Key Terms to Understand Before Investing in Crypto: Crypto is a nascent industry, but one poised for massive growth. Before you can start investing in crypto, it pays to learn more about the technology behind it. Learn all about it when you read this article!
• 3 Micro-Cap Stocks the Market Is Overlooking: With 10,000 micro-cap stocks in the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy for the market to miss investments with a lot of potential. Here are three to check out—in this article now!

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