Author: Tom Gentile

Let’s face it…

We all have bad trading days from time to time – that’s part of the game. Even legendary investor Warren Buffett has taken his fair share of hits over the years, including a $2.6 billion loss on International Business Machines Corp (IBM) in 2016.

But the most successful traders and investors in the world would tell you, it’s not about that one losing trade – or even that one home runner…

It’s about increasing the probability of your winners over the long term.

And believe me – you don’t need to have “Warren Buffett money” to do so.

In fact, here is the only “magic number” you need to pave the way for a lifetime of profits…

Snap Inc. (SNAP) broke headlines again yesterday – for all the wrong reasons.

And now, some analysts are actually suggesting that it’s the perfect buying opportunity – despite three of SNAP’s executives selling off nearly $10 million worth of the stock on Monday.

But before you go loading up on “cheap” shares…

Here’s what my tools are saying could happen in four months.

It may be hard to feel at ease right now with the rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea – and rightfully so. This isn’t something we can expect to go away anytime soon. And we’re not likely see a change in pace of the ’round-the-clock breaking news alerts, either…especially after the recent drop in the stock market.

But despite the gravity of this situation, I’d caution against making any significant investing and trading decisions based on the news cycles. That’s actually the fastest – and most surefire way – of putting your retirement savings at risk.

And that’s the last thing I want to happen to you.

So today, I created a list for you of the eight stocks you’ll want to hedge against North Korea market fears – and the best way to play them.

Now let’s get started…

President Trump has been saying for some time that he’s going to implement the largest overhaul and biggest tax cut in the history of the United States. In fact, the White House released their aggressive plans to push Trump’s tax reform bill through the House as early as October – and clear the Senate by the end of November.

This has largely been the reason the stock market has risen to all-time highs, with the Dow breaking 22,000 on Wednesday. But it’s also caused a lot of media chatter this week, with some of the so-called “experts” calling for a market crash in two weeks.

Now they’re entitiled to their own predictions, of course…

But the latest “advice” they’re giving to anyone who will listen is downright disturbing – and could wipe out all of the profits you’ve made this year…

I spent all of Monday with my wife and kids riding out Tropical Storm Emily. If you live in Southwest Florida like I do, you probably did too – I hope your family and your property are safe.

Now this storm was nothing compared to last year’s historical Hurricane Hermine, which was the first one to make landfall in 11 years…

But there’s one key lesson from both.

And with an even worse “storm” brewing right now – one that will affect all of us no matter where we live…

It’s absolutely crucial that you take the next two minutes to read this.

According to a recent CNBC Fed Survey of economists, fund managers, and analysts, a significant correction is coming – and Wall Street is bracing for impact.

Now keep in mind… some of these people have been warning of a major crash since as far back as Election Day. And the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 made new record highs again earlier in the week.

But real volatility (not the VIX) is rising, which indicates the potential for some kind of pullback – whether small or large – in the coming days or weeks.

So you need to be prepared.

And this is the best way to exploit falling markets…