{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Should You Move to Cash When Markets Hit All-Time Highs? (EP.227)","description":"Get an inside look at what\u2019s shaping my thinking. Bi-weekly, I share the top 5 investing and financial planning articles I\u2019m reading\u2014straight to your inbox. Sign up for my newsletter. -----  Markets have hit record levels dozens of times this year, and the headlines are filled with uncertainty. It\u2019s no wonder investors are asking whether now is the time to take some chips off the table. In this episode, I share what I told USA Today when they asked me the same question \u2014 and explain why new highs don\u2019t necessarily mean markets are due for a fall.  Listen now and learn: \u25ba Why all-time highs are a normal part of long-term market cycles, not a warning sign. \u25ba The behavioral traps that make investors most tempted to move to cash. \u25ba How today\u2019s earnings growth and fundamentals are supporting market valuations.  \u25ba Practical ways to stay disciplined \u2014 and invested \u2014 when markets feel uncertain.   Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (\u2060https:\/\/thepodcastconsultant.com\u2060)   Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and\/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this \u201cpost\u201d (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Plancorp LLC employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Plancorp LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Plancorp LLC or performance returns of any Plancorp LLC client. References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and\/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see disclosures here. ","author_name":"The Long Term Investor","author_url":"https:\/\/www.TheLongTermInvestor.com","html":"