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START HERE: Should You Sell Your Shares During a Crisis? What History Says
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- SugarMamma’s Fireplay
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- Mar 5, 2026
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- 1032
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Summary
Global tensions, market volatility and frightening headlines can make even experienced investors question their strategy. In this episode of Start Here, Canna Campbell responds to a listener question from Isobel, who is worried about whether she should sell her share portfolio and superannuation investments due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. If you’ve ever felt the urge to “sell everything and wait until things calm down,” this episode is for you. Drawing on over a century of market history, financial research and practical investing experience, Canna explains why volatility is a normal part of investing — and why reacting emotionally during uncertain times can be one of the most costly mistakes investors make. This episode explores: • Why markets become volatile during geopolitical events • Why timing the market is extremely difficult — even for professionals • The hidden risks of selling investments during downturns • Brokerage costs, tax implications and missed dividends when exiting the market • How market downturns can create opportunities to buy quality investments at lower prices • Why dividend yields can become more attractive when share prices fall • How franking credits can enhance the income from Australian shares • The role of diversification in managing investment risk • Why focusing on long-term goals and passive income matters more than short-term price movements Canna also shares insights from investment experts including AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver, along with timeless wisdom from legendary investor Warren Buffett, who famously said: “The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient.” If market…