Headlines are exploding with reports that Venezuela is now under U.S. control—and investors are already making the wrong assumptions about what that means for oil, gold, defense stocks, and the broader market.

In this episode of More Knowledge, More Wealth, Gabriel Shahin, CFP®, breaks down the market implications of the Venezuela situation through a portfolio lens—what could matter, what’s noise, and why the “obvious” trade is often the wrong one.

What you’ll learn:

• Why geopolitical control doesn’t automatically mean oil prices drop

• How market psychology reacts to “reduced risk” and increased predictability

• Why defense contractors (Palantir, Lockheed, Northrop, Raytheon, Boeing) may benefit when global tensions rise

• How Venezuela’s gold and mineral reserves could impact precious metals pricing

• Why this could increase volatility—and why retail investors often react emotionally

• The biggest takeaway: why you stay diversified, disciplined, and invested during breaking-news cycles

This isn’t about chasing headlines. It’s about understanding how markets price risk—and why the best decision is usually not the most emotional one.

Stay focused, stay diversified, and don’t let politics turn into portfolio mistakes.

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