Hoxton Wealth CEO Chris Ball Featured on BBC: Why Investors Should Stay Calm During Market Volatility

The past week has been a bumpy ride for investors. Stock markets around the world have experienced sharp swings, largely driven by uncertainty surrounding international tariffs. The announcement of new trade restrictions and changes in tariff policies— from the United States—has unsettled markets and left investors trying to anticipate how these decisions could affect global trade, corporate profits, and economic growth.

But as Chris explained in his interview, volatility is part of investing. It’s not something to fear—it’s simply the “price of admission” when investing in equities (also known as stocks). That phrase might sound simple, but it carries a deep truth. Investing in the stock market has historically been one of the best ways to grow wealth over the long term. But that long-term reward comes with short-term ups and downs. If you sell every time things look uncertain, you risk missing out on the recovery—and often, those recoveries come faster than expected.

A good example of that happened just last night. Markets rallied after news broke that a 90-day pause had been introduced on certain tariffs, keeping them capped at 10%, with a major focus now being placed on China. Investors responded positively, and while we haven’t fully recovered all the recent losses, we’ve already seen trillions in global equity value restored in just one session.

This is why staying invested matters. Timing the market—trying to get in and out at the perfect moment—is nearly impossible, even for professionals. The better strategy is to keep your focus on the long-term, ignore the day-to-day noise, and remember your goals.  Pretty much all of you are invested for the longer run and there is enough short term cash like assets in your portfolios to cover drawdowns as you need them.

At Hoxton Wealth, we’ve been working hard to keep you informed during this turbulent period. We understand how unsettling it can be to see markets fall sharply or hear worrying headlines. But as Chris emphasised, reacting emotionally to these events rarely leads to good outcomes. The most successful investors are usually the most patient ones.

So, our message is clear: Remain calm. Stay focused. Don’t let fear drive your decisions. The world is always changing, and markets will reflect that. But over time, those who remain invested are often the ones who come out ahead.

If you missed the BBC segment, we have included this for you to watch again. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns about your investments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your adviser here at Hoxton Wealth or our client services team - client.services@hoxtonwealth.com. 

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