Investing Should Be Apolitical: A Portfolio Management Perspective
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Investing is a game of numbers, logic, and patience. It’s about understanding businesses, assessing their potential, and making calculated decisions to grow your wealth over time. Yet, too often, I see investors letting their political beliefs cloud their judgment, swaying their decisions in ways that can lead to missed opportunities or costly mistakes. Whether you lean towards democracy, socialism, or any other ideology, investing should remain apolitical. It’s about seeing the world as it is, not as you wish it to be. In this piece, I’ll dive into why separating your political views from your investment decisions is crucial, how policies—whether from communist or democratic systems—can create opportunities in the market, and why a long-term, fundamentals-focused approach always wins. Let’s get started. The Political Noise and Market Reactions Politics has a way of stirring emotions. Whether it’s a fiery speech from a world leader or a sudden policy shift, the markets often react wi...