Lyles Wealth Management

“𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐫:”

The conflict of war can bring about many emotions. While the feelings are certainly real, you should always examine your personal plans in relation to actual events around the world. We have laid out a few scenarios of potential outcomes resulting from a massive war conflict.

𝟏) After WWII, humanity entered the age of the un-winnable war. The threat of nuclear weapons has kept many military leaders on the sidelines for decades. Such a war leaves no winners. The result would be practical annihilation of much of the global population. Who’s left to claim victory? In this scenario, your money does you no good. Financial systems would collapse. Fiat currency would be defunct. Canned goods, bottled water, and ammunition, would become the currency.

𝟐) Economic contraction results from slower spending. In recent years, Central Banks around the world simply injected capital into the system to soften any major downturn. During the pandemic, trillions of dollars was thrust into the financial system. With these events having recently occurred, the ability of Central Banks to prop up the economy has certainly waned. Recessions are part of an economic cycle. Though sometimes painful, they are not the end of the world. Be prepared to spend less money, and adjust to a different economic environment.

𝟑) The sun will rise tomorrow. Thousands of years of human history has shown periods of great conflict. So far, the sun continues to rise. The world is a better place than it was five hundred years ago, and I’m willing to bet that it will be better five hundred years in the future. You’re probably thinking that you won’t be around to see it. Apart from the invention of some hyperbaric capsule that can prevent aging, you’re probably right. The best thing to do, is examine your portfolio. Make sure that what you own are investment that are likely to generate positive cash flow throughout tough times. If the sun goes dark, it’s a one time event. There would still be light on earth for another eight minutes and twenty seconds. My advice would be to enjoy every second of your life and waste no time worrying about things you can’t control.

-Adrian Lyles
President
Financial Advisor