Trump, Tariffs and Turbulence: Navigating the marketing going forward in 2025

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With Trump’s return to office, investors are facing a shifting economic landscape driven by tariffs, inflation risks, and market volatility. Rather than trying to predict every move, managing risk dynamically is the key to navigating uncertainty.

Read the summary below or view the video if interested in the details. 



Where Are We Now?

The economy is caught between two potential paths:

  1. Deflationary Slowdown – Interest rates remain high, slowing growth and cooling inflation.
  2. Inflationary Crisis – Tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and policy shifts drive inflation higher.

Market uncertainty is rising, and our models have adjusted accordingly.


Portfolio Shifts for 2025

Our AI-driven Darwin model has taken a more defensive stance, focusing on:

✔️ Cash holdings doubled – Conservative portfolio’s cash increased from 26% to 60% for capital preservation.

✔️ Reduced exposure to riskier assets – Lower allocations to crypto, leveraged ETFs, and speculative equities.

✔️ Increased bond allocations – Added hedging strategies to offset risk while maintaining growth exposure.

This is not an exit from the market, but a strategic adjustment to volatility.


How Markets React to Trump’s Policies

Winners & Losers

✔️ Winners: Domestic manufacturing, defense, and energy stocks.

❌ Losers: Multinationals, tech, and consumer discretionary stocks.

Bonds & Commodities

✔️ Bonds benefit if growth slows but struggle if inflation stays high.

✔️ Gold & commodities act as inflation hedges.

Crypto & Speculative Assets

✔️ Regulatory shifts could create opportunities, but risk remains high.


Avoiding Fear & Greed Traps

Investors often panic sell in downturns and chase gains at market tops. Instead, structured, risk-managed investing is the best approach. Our AI models adjust dynamically, removing emotions from decision-making.

Final Takeaways

✔️ Stay disciplined – Avoid panic-driven decisions.

✔️ Adapt, don’t predict – Position portfolios for multiple outcomes.

✔️ Focus on risk management – Stability leads to long-term success.

At myStockDNA, our "Winning by Not Losing" strategy ensures portfolios remain resilient while capturing growth opportunities.

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