Dave Ramsey Suggests Calm Investing Amid Tariffs: 'The Only People Who Get Hurt On A Roller Coaster Are The Ones Who Jump Off In The Middle'

The stock market has proven to be a valuable resource for building long-term wealth, but the gains often come to the most patient investors. Corrections and crashes have tested investors many times, and the tariffs are no different.

That's the key takeaway from Dave Ramsey's recent X post. The financial guru and bestselling author suggests that people stop looking at the media headlines and stay the course.

"The only people who get hurt on a roller coaster are the ones who jump off in the middle. Stay in. Keep investing. You'll be just fine," Ramsey explained. 

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Panic Creates Discounts 

It's common for people to panic when their portfolios lose value, especially if the drops are steep. However, Ramsey views these dips as long-term buying opportunities for investors who can stomach the volatility.

"Wealth is built by staying steady. When the market dips, it's not time to panic – it's time to buy. It's on sale."

Any tweet from the president can send the markets significantly higher or lower in the short run. For instance, many stocks rebounded sharply when Trump announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs, with China being the notable exception.

However, the stock market is a weighing machine in the long run. Companies with good fundamentals and enticing long-term opportunities will continue to reward patient investors. 

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The Market Is Up Over The Past 2 Years

Having a long-term perspective can help investors navigate short-term uncertainty and hold their shares. Ramsey mentions that the stock market is still up over the past two years. 

This also isn't the first time tariffs have resulted in sharp but temporary losses. Trump also used tariffs in 2018 to collect revenue and gain leverage on other countries. The stock market didn't do well in 2018, but it rebounded in 2019. 

The more you zoom out, the higher the long-term returns. It's a testament to how long-term investors are rewarded for their ability to hold shares during times of uncertainty. 

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Tune Out The Headlines

Ramsey mentions that headlines are not as eager to report prosperity as they are to promote a temporary dip in the market. Pain sells and causes panic, but you don't have to let the headlines dictate your investments.

As an investor, you have to think long-term. It's important to think in terms of 30-40 years instead of 30-40 minutes. That's one of the key takeaways from Ramsey's video. He believes that all of the investors who bought this dip will be smiling about it a few years from now. 

It's harder to stay steady when the stock market is down, and everyone is talking about doom and gloom. However, it pays to be a contrarian, and some investors generate big profits when market participants are afraid of what's to come.

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