A great deal of the volatility and price actions we have witnessed throughout last year and then again with the resurgence of COVID in the form of its Delta and Omicron variants was quite likely led by fear and not calculated trading.
Difficult environments are precisely where the best investment opportunities can be found. Current and new variants mean that there will be ample opportunities to pick up some incredibly high-quality assets at discounted prices.
In fact, it was the investors who started dumping their travel and leisure stocks out of their portfolio created some great buying opportunities for those who had the chance to take them off their hands.
Knee-jerk reactions hurt and they hurt a lot. Investors selling when the markets seem to be falling and later getting left behind is a tale as old as time.
You will need to know how to ride out the choppiness in the market. As such, understand that volatility has been greatly amplified by Covid-19 and focus on longer-term goals.
2. Start diversifying and spreading your risk
Diversification is quintessential for pretty much any investment strategy.
Accordingly, holding cash, fixed interest and shares is the way to go if you don’t want to get caught overexposed.
3. DCA
By drip-feeding your money into investments, you will be ensuring a great deal of benefits. We’ve went over this here.
Dollar Cost Averaging is a great strategy for the less risk tolerant crowd. In fact, it seems that more and more retail investors are opting to take the DCA route, meaning that they will slowly buy all the way down.
4. Know how to choose your investments
Understanding the business model of a company and knowing their balance sheet are two of the necessary steps to ensure a sound investment.
Added to that, it is very important that you find a company for which the demand for its product or service remains relatively insensitive to the economic cycle.
You will want to look for companies which aren’t highly leveraged and which their business model isn’t overly reliant on how the economy is doing.
5. Look for asymmetric upside potential
Regardless of what you’re planning to buy you should always do your research as the financial health and the outlook of some companies will greatly vary even if operating in the same sector.
Undervalued companies are aplenty in the market. Knowing which will prosper in the future is the hardest part of it. As a rule of thumb look for quality companies operating in sectors which have been hit by lockdown policies but were able to weather the storm and aren’t greatly leveraged.
6. Have a safety net
When trying to avoid volatility in the stock market, investors tend to consider holding more of their money in corporate bonds, commodities such as gold or copper, or even crypto.
During periods in which investors expect choppiness, when monitoring markets, one needs to be simultaneously cautious and alert.
Wrapping up
Even if we are currently living in crazy, unpredictable times, in what concerns one’s investment portfolio, to overcome a pandemic one shouldn’t dismiss history lessons.
We know that many see it wise to draw Sun Tzu and the Art of War, others will read up on stoicism but as we all know when it comes to investing, it’s a jungle out there and when it comes to survivability, Charles Darwin figured it out a long time ago: it won’t come down to one’s strength or intelligence, rather one’s adaptability.
The one’s who bail now risk getting left behind and adapting one’s strategy to ever growing fears which some investors might have due to a possible new coronavirus strain is, in and of itself, a perfectly valid way to profit in the face of uncertainty.
A great deal of the volatility and price actions we have witnessed throughout last year and then again with the resurgence of COVID in the form of its Delta and Omicron variants was quite likely led by fear and not calculated trading.
Difficult environments are precisely where the best investment opportunities can be found. Current and new variants mean that there will be ample opportunities to pick up some incredibly high-quality assets at discounted prices.
In fact, it was the investors who started dumping their travel and leisure stocks out of their portfolio created some great buying opportunities for those who had the chance to take them off their hands.
Knee-jerk reactions hurt and they hurt a lot. Investors selling when the markets seem to be falling and later getting left behind is a tale as old as time.
You will need to know how to ride out the choppiness in the market. As such, understand that volatility has been greatly amplified by Covid-19 and focus on longer-term goals.
2. Start diversifying and spreading your risk
Diversification is quintessential for pretty much any investment strategy.
Accordingly, holding cash, fixed interest and shares is the way to go if you don’t want to get caught overexposed.
3. DCA
By drip-feeding your money into investments, you will be ensuring a great deal of benefits. We’ve went over this here.
Dollar Cost Averaging is a great strategy for the less risk tolerant crowd. In fact, it seems that more and more retail investors are opting to take the DCA route, meaning that they will slowly buy all the way down.
4. Know how to choose your investments
Understanding the business model of a company and knowing their balance sheet are two of the necessary steps to ensure a sound investment.
Added to that, it is very important that you find a company for which the demand for its product or service remains relatively insensitive to the economic cycle.
You will want to look for companies which aren’t highly leveraged and which their business model isn’t overly reliant on how the economy is doing.
5. Look for asymmetric upside potential
Regardless of what you’re planning to buy you should always do your research as the financial health and the outlook of some companies will greatly vary even if operating in the same sector.
Undervalued companies are aplenty in the market. Knowing which will prosper in the future is the hardest part of it. As a rule of thumb look for quality companies operating in sectors which have been hit by lockdown policies but were able to weather the storm and aren’t greatly leveraged.
6. Have a safety net
When trying to avoid volatility in the stock market, investors tend to consider holding more of their money in corporate bonds, commodities such as gold or copper, or even crypto.
During periods in which investors expect choppiness, when monitoring markets, one needs to be simultaneously cautious and alert.
Wrapping up
Even if we are currently living in crazy, unpredictable times, in what concerns one’s investment portfolio, to overcome a pandemic one shouldn’t dismiss history lessons.
We know that many see it wise to draw Sun Tzu and the Art of War, others will read up on stoicism but as we all know when it comes to investing, it’s a jungle out there and when it comes to survivability, Charles Darwin figured it out a long time ago: it won’t come down to one’s strength or intelligence, rather one’s adaptability.
The one’s who bail now risk getting left behind and adapting one’s strategy to ever growing fears which some investors might have due to a possible new coronavirus strain is, in and of itself, a perfectly valid way to profit in the face of uncertainty.
SMX's 1900% Surge Since November Is Not a Momentum Trade; It's Based on Transformative and Deliverable Techology
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
