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04.29.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

Apr 29, 202536 min
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Stock Market Fear Index and Missing the Worst Market Days Hurts You More Than You Think


Feeling anxious about the volatile market in 2025? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss breaks down why history shows us that peak fear always subsides. He analyzes past VIX spikes over the last 25 years to offer a reassuring perspective. Learn why it's unlikely this heightened fear will last forever and what history tells us about market recovery. Also, you've heard about the cost of missing the best market days, but what about the worst? Wes explains why trying to sidestep market downturns is often a losing strategy.


Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the April 29, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. 

Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.


We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments!


Learn more about Wes:  Wes Moss, CFP®



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