By Isha Ancheta, EasyEquities, Phillippines

Ever felt like your investing ups and downs could be a Taylor Swift song? Imagine checking out your portfolio and bam, there’s a Taylor Swift track that just gets how you’re feeling about your investments.

Here at EasyEquities, we always try to make learning fun and easy. So, we thought, why not mix things up and see how Tay-Tay’s tunes can actually teach us a thing or two about handling our money smartly. She is reviving economies and boosting ‘Swiftonomics‘ after all.

1. Did your research, you knew the price going in.

This captures a fundamental principle of investing: doing thorough research before committing to an investment. Remember that being well-informed and prepared can make a significant difference; it begins with understanding the details of the investment, including the risks, costs, and expected returns. These habits help make decisions based on facts rather than emotions or hunches.

B2. All I know I’ll be strong, I’ll be wrong, oh but fe goes on.

Isn’t this just the essence of investing? We make calls, sometimes they pan out, sometimes they don’t, but the key is to keep going. Each mistake is just another step towards getting it right. Remember, life—and the market—goes on, and resilience is your ally.

y3. I see sparks fly…You’re the kind of reckless that should send me running. But I kinda know that I won’t get that far.

Ah, those days when everything in the market is going your way and sounds too good to be true. Such bliss. While it’s important to soak in these moments, it’s also good to remember that the market is unpredictable. 

4. But I got smarter, I got harder in the nick of time. Honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time.

We keep thriving baby. Market downturns are inevitable, but they offer invaluable lessons. The most resilient investors are those who learn, adapt, and emerge stronger, ready to seize new opportunities.

I5. Oh, what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day.

Just when you think you’re on a winning streak, that bull market can turn bearish unexpectedly. Diversification and a well-thought-out risk management strategy are key to weathering sudden downturns.

s6. Don’t be afraid, we’ll make it out of this mess. It’s a love story, baby, just say, “Yes”

Don’t fear complex investments, and remember, every successful investor once started as a beginner. Say “yes” to learning and growing within the financial markets.

h7. We’re happy, free, confused and lonely in the best way.

Investing can sometimes be a whirlwind, but it doesn’t have to be. Embracing this cycle is part of what makes investing profoundly personal and rewarding.

a8. Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play.

There will always be speculators and “traders”, making noise. It’s a reminder to maintain your investment strategy and not get swayed by the noise and movements of those who play the market with different goals and risk appetites. Don’t let their moves distract you. Stick to your game plan, keep your eyes on your own paper, and remember, investing is a marathon, not a sprint.

9. I watched it begin again.

The stock market is cyclical. After every downturn, there’s a potential upturn. The key is patience and readiness to begin again, with new strategies and renewed perspectives.

A10. Then you come around again and say ‘Baby, I miss you and I swear I’m gonna change, trust me.

Promising returns like a lover swearing they’ll change? Better check that again. It’s a reminder to investors to be wary of repeating past mistakes and to approach certain market “opportunities” with a critical eye. Trust in the market, like in a relationship, must be built on consistent habits and not just on hopeful promises. Oof.

n11. Are we out of the woods yet?

Itching for that moment of relief when you finally see the light between the trees and see signs of stability or recovery in the market? We’ve all been there.

c12. I think I’ve seen this film before and I didn’t like the ending.

Ever observe the market and feel like you’re watching a movie you’ve seen before, and yep, the ending was a total bummer. It’s a heads-up to learn from the past. Markets have their ups and downs, so gear up with a solid strategy, and maybe this time, you’ll write a better ending.

h13. It’s death by a thousand cuts.

Everyone has felt and seen their portfolio go slow and be on a painful decline. But then again it’s all about knowing your buy and sell price points. Ask yourself, are you cutting losses, buying something that’s worth it in the long term or holding on to empty fundamentals?

eWhether you’re slaying market dragons or building your asset castle, we hope you had fun in reading this article.

So next time the market takes you on a ride, maybe just ask yourself: What would Taylor Swift do?