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Jill On Money: Making sense of stocks at new highs

Schlesinger says investors should weigh valuations and risk, noting that a 60% stock allocation would have outperformed a balanced portfolio.

  • Jill Schlesinger explains how investors should interpret current stock market highs despite ongoing geopolitical turmoil. She notes that despite market uncertainty, investors should maintain a clear perspective on their long-term financial goals.
  • The conflict involving Israel in the Middle East has driven up oil and gas prices for at least two months. This volatility creates significant economic uncertainty for global markets and investors.
  • Schlesinger recommends rebalancing retirement accounts to manage volatility effectively. Rebalancing involves adjusting asset allocations to maintain targets, ensuring that portfolios remain aligned with long-term investment strategies despite temporary market fluctuations.
  • Investors often fear that rising geopolitical tensions will trigger a full-on bear market. Current market data shows stocks remain at record highs, contradicting the expectation that global conflict inevitably leads to immediate market crashes.
  • Maintaining a disciplined strategy helps protect retirement portfolios from unnecessary fluctuations. Investors should avoid attempting to sell before market dips, as staying the course is crucial for long-term growth and stability in volatile times.
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Jill On Money: Making sense of stocks at new highs

If at the beginning of the year I told you that the U.S. and Israel would start a war in the Middle East, which in turn would drive up oil and gas prices for at least two months and snarl…

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Helena Independent Record broke the news in Helena, United States on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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