Summer Series #1 - Keep your portfolio cool 😎

TL;DR: Summer Series #1, Blue Screen of Death and Crypto Pump

Kicking off the Investrio Summer Series is designed to help you navigate the exciting yet unpredictable financial markets during the summer months. As temperatures rise, so does market volatility. Don't sweat it—we've got you covered with top strategies and insights to keep your money cool. 🪭

Historically, the summer months can be a rollercoaster, with lower trading volumes and unexpected market movements (especially this year!) But don't let that intimidate you as you kickstart your wealth journey. Understanding these patterns can give you an edge.💡

1. Diversify Your Portfolio

   • Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Spread your investments across different sectors and asset classes to minimize risk.

2. Stay Liquid

   • Keep some cash on hand to take advantage of buying opportunities when prices dip. High-yield savings accounts are a great place to park your cash!

3. Set Stop-Loss Orders

   • Protect yourself from significant losses by setting stop-loss orders on your trades, this can act like a safety net for your portfolio.

4. Research and Stay Informed

   • Knowledge is power. Keep up with the latest market news and trends. Don't forget to read investrio weekly and share with your friends!

🚨On the radar:

⛵Rising Tides - Over the past few weeks, many investors have enjoyed a lift to their portfolios—from stocks to bonds to cryptocurrency (more on this below). Market movements can be influenced by a variety of factors, including economic policies. When it comes to investing, it's crucial to focus on policies rather than politics. Key policies affecting the markets currently include corporate tax cuts, the introduction of new tariffs, lower interest rates, and a strong US dollar. Remember, participating in elections is important, so make sure to vote this fall

Foodies and Investments: Restaurants might be the new hotshot in commercial real estate. While retail is hurting in large cities, people eat out more than ever. A surge in investor interest in restaurant spaces suggests a potential comeback for the industry. This could mean exciting new dining experiences on the horizon. Let's see how this plays out for restauranteurs and a slowing economy. 

Blue Screen of Death - Crowdstrike and Microsoft reported the largest IT outage in history on the internet. So who are they, and why did it impact everyone? The company provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices, and many industries globally, from banking to retail to health care, all use the company's software to protect against breaches and hackers. This made us think about how one small update mistake had a massive impact. Technology is super interconnected and fragile around the world. CrowdStrike stock was down nearly 13% on Friday, and Microsoft was down 0.75%.

We are all Mac people here at Investrio, so it was business as usual. 😎

Robin da Hood—A group of young men in NY pleaded guilty this week to stealing over $2mm from the popular trading application Robinhood. They created an elaborate scheme that boosted the prices of highly illiquid stocks using money they took from the platform. The group used options contracts and hundreds of fake accounts to manipulate the stock prices. This is the kind of stuff you see in the movies at casinos, except on an app. They all face SEC charges and criminal felonies at this time.

💰Crypto Corner

The Trump Pump - Bitcoin surged back above $66,000 this Friday, but the movements started earlier this week with what some call the "Trump pump." Bitcoin logged a 7% gain after the incident involving former President Donald Trump at the rally, which also boosted the broader crypto market.

Trump-related digital assets saw the most significant gains. Memecoin MAGA (TRUMP) jumped 50% to $9.51, and Doland Tremp (TREMP) soared 85% to $0.73. Additionally, new meme coins were born, like Fight (FIGHT), which gained over 500% in just 24 hours. Not to be outdone, Trump's official NFT collection, Trump Digital Trading Cards, saw a 125% increase in floor price to 925 MATIC ($500).

But where do both presidential candidates stand when it comes to crypto?

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In Abundance,
Joyce and Laura