From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-22 10:20:00

The S&P 500 index is down 4% in 2025 amid concerns about the economy, growth, and Trump’s trade war. Investors are uncertain about the impact of tariffs and whether to buy before April 2. Trump has implemented tariffs on steel, aluminum, and imports, with more tariffs planned for April 2.

Trump plans reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose tariffs on U.S. goods, set to take effect on April 2. Despite market concerns, Trump insists he will not ease up on tariffs. Investors debate Trump’s unpredictability and whether he will follow through on tariffs. Short-term trading is discouraged due to market uncertainty.

Investors advised to take a long-term approach amid market volatility. Dollar-cost averaging recommended to smooth out cost basis over time. The Motley Fool offers “Double Down” stock recommendations for potential profit. Past returns include significant gains for Nvidia, Apple, and Netflix. Now issuing alerts for three companies.

*Stock Advisor returns as of March 18, 2025. Bram Berkowitz has no position in mentioned stocks. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. “Should You Buy a S&P 500 Index Fund Before April 2?” explores the market impact of Trump’s tariffs.

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