Tariffs, Turbulence, and Tactical Investing: TIGER 21 Founder in Bloomberg 

Author

Debra Xu

Published On

April 14, 2025

Published In

Investments, News

In the wake of the newly imposed tariffs, global markets are in flux and investors are facing more questions than answers. With recession fears mounting and consumer prices set to rise, many are navigating increasingly unfamiliar financial terrain.  

In Bloomberg’s latest feature by Claire Ballentine, Suzanne Woolley, and Paulina Cachero, top experts weigh in on where to invest, what to avoid, and how to prepare portfolios for heightened volatility. The article moves beyond the headlines to deliver real, actionable strategies—from rebalancing portfolios to navigating major spending decisions like buying a car. 

Should you make big purchases before inflation accelerates? Should you rethink your stock exposure or diversify internationally? As market uncertainty deepens, advisors urge long-term thinking over panic-driven decisions. There is renewed focus on international equities, high-quality bonds, and alternative asset classes. Tactical decisions, like executing a Roth conversion while asset values are down, can be a smart tax play—if approached with careful planning.  

TIGER 21 Founder and Chairman Michael Sonnenfeld emphasizes disciplined action over emotion. He advocates for a proactive, structured “buy the dip” approach for those seeking to stay on offense, even during a downturn:

A smart move investors can make is to put a systematic strategy in place to increase buying as markets fall, either directly or through ETFs.

Michael Sonnenfeldt, TIGER 21 Founder and Chairman

Whether you’re reassessing investment allocations or deciding whether now’s the time to buy that new car, this article is a timely guide for anyone looking to protect or grow their wealth in the face of economic volatility. In times like these, the right strategies separate reactionary losses from long-term gains.

Read the full article (behind a paywall).

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