Investing can be stressful at any time — especially during periods of uncertainty. Talk about recessions, inflations and tariffs — among other things — can trigger heightened emotions that could lead some investors to take quick actions.
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It’s also during those uncertain times that some investors see growth if they’re strategic in focusing on certain areas. Here are four key areas where financial advisors told GOBankingRates investors should focus during such times.
Prioritize Liquidity Without Abandoning Growth
According to Christopher Stroup, founder and president of Silicon Beach Financial, successful investors maintain flexibility.
“They keep enough cash reserves to weather unexpected downturns while continuing to invest in opportunities aligned with long-term goals,” he said. “Balancing liquidity with growth helps avoid forced decisions and positions you to act strategically when markets stabilize.”
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Focus On Tax-Efficient Strategies
Stroup reminded investors that in uncertain times, every dollar counts.
“Investors prioritize tax planning by harvesting losses, reallocating assets to tax-advantaged accounts and leveraging future projections. These strategies don’t just preserve wealth — they create opportunities to compound returns and minimize unnecessary tax drag over time,” he said.
Diversify Beyond a Single Risk
Overconcentration can magnify volatility, per Stroup.
“Savvy investors diversify across asset classes, industries and even geographies to manage risk without sacrificing upside potential,” he said. “Diversification acts as an insurance policy, ensuring your portfolio can withstand turbulence while still capturing long-term growth opportunities.”
Don’t Invest Based on Emotion
When investing during uncertain times, Stroup said successful investors keep emotions out of decisions and they stay opportunistic with a long-term lens. “A calm, proactive approach today often leads to outsized gains when markets rebound,” he said.
Taylor Kovar, CFP, CEO of 11 Financial, added that successful investors stay focused on their goals and make moves in line with the success they desire. “If they make a move, it’s because they see a real opportunity — not because fear pushed them into it,” he said.
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