October 20, 2025

Markets Are Jumpy, Investors Are Jittery — But Should You Be?

25 minutes

If you’ve been watching the markets lately, you might feel like you’re trapped on a roller coaster with no seatbelt.

Government shutdown? Check.

Tariff threats? Check.

Private credit “cockroaches”? Yep, those too.

So why are stocks still climbing?

In today’s episode, we unpack MarketWatch’s latest breakdown of investor anxiety and explore what’s real risk versus pure noise. From rising volatility (hello, VIX!) to Wall Street’s shifting tone, we’ll look at what top strategists like Fawad Razaqzada, Darius Dale, and Steve Sosnick are saying — and how everyday investors can stay calm through the chaos.

You’ll learn:

Why short-term fear often leads to long-term regret (yep, that April selloff example stings).

How the “trend is your friend” mantra can save your portfolio.

What the private-credit “cockroach” comment really means for banks.

How to build your own guardrails for decision-making — just like the pros do.

And as always, we’ll bring it back to the big question: how do you stay confident when the headlines are screaming the sky is falling?

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Until next time, stay curious, stay hungry, and as always… stay ALL IN!

Amit Bhuta

COMPASS

ALL IN Miami Group

Licensed Real Estate Agent