A concise investment plan: 4 key elements to boost your portfolio and capitalize on a stock market bull run.

The investment climate is shrouded in uncertainty. The tension between the United States and Iran remains high. US President Donald Trump, who initiated the major conflict in the Middle East, announced a temporary ceasefire, but the situation has not yet completely calmed down.

The impact of the energy crisis, as global oil prices soared to their highest level in two years, inevitably affected businesses and economies in various countries.

This year has once again been challenging for investors, as negative news, including uncertain interest rate policies and geopolitical conflicts, has been ignited in the Middle East, adding another region to the mix besides China and Russia.

But this war hasn't weakened the stock market as many feared. For two full months since news of the war broke (February 28th), markets have been volatile and portfolios have been in the red. Yet today, stock markets worldwide are hitting all-time highs.

The question is… what causes stocks to recover after a sharp fall? Should we continue investing, or should we become more cautious? And how can we strategize to survive and grow through geopolitical storms?

The war has weakened investors, causing them to miss the rally as global stocks surge to all-time highs.

While the real world continues with both conflict and negotiations, another dimension of the investment world is moving forward according to market cycles, experiencing sharp falls, strong rises, and rapid changes in direction.

The US stock market continued its unexpectedly strong performance, hitting another all-time high driven by renewed momentum in AI stocks.

The S&P 500 index recently broke through a key resistance level of 7,200 points for the first time in history. The Nasdaq also surged, defying negative factors such as the Federal Reserve (Fed) being divided on maintaining interest rates at 3.50-3.75% and signaling a tendency for rates to remain high for longer, amidst concerns about the impact of oil prices on inflation and the U.S. economy in the near future.

Normally, high interest rates impact growth stocks, especially technology stocks, which have high financing costs due to extensive investments. This reduces the present value of future earnings, affecting stock valuation and causing downward pressure on share prices.

However, a hero that helped prop up US stocks was the strong financial reporting of publicly traded companies. Many US companies continued to generate profits that exceeded analysts' expectations, a key reason why the market did not experience a sharp decline as many had feared.

The announcement of Q1 2026 earnings from Big Tech stocks caused many technology and AI stocks to surge, driven by better-than-expected results. Most reported double-digit revenue growth, strong sales performance, and robust operating profit (EPS) growth. However, some Tech stocks also missed their targets.

The group of seven "angel" stocks that showed strong financial results, such as Apple (which surged after exceeding revenue targets), Alphabet (Google) (which saw profit growth of over 80%), Amazon (which grew by 28%), and some stocks like Meta and Microsoft (which experienced revenue and profit growth but whose prices didn't keep up), while OpenAI (ChatGPT) missed its target.

The investment world often moves before results are clear. Markets are distinguishing the "reality" of war as a temporary factor from the fundamental factors of the investment world, as the global economy undergoes a major structural transformation.

It's well remembered that global stock markets plummeted immediately after the war in the Middle East began. The US market fell sharply, dropping 9-10% in March. However, after the war passed its worst point, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, markets began to rebound in April when signs of a potential compromise from President Trump, coupled with calls for negotiations, emerged. This, along with the start of the first-quarter earnings season for companies, boosted investor confidence. Overall, year-to-date (YtD), the S&P 500 has gained over 4%, while the Nasdaq is up over 6%.

On the Asian stock market side, the South Korean and Taiwanese stock markets also hit all-time highs, while the MSCI Asia Pacific index rose more than 2%, driven by technology/AI stocks such as TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix, major global chip manufacturers. This reinforces Asia's continued role as a key hub in the global technology supply chain, driving long-term global demand for data centers and AI infrastructure.

Lessons from those who dared to go against the market trends, including the Iran-Iran war and Liberation Day.

Looking at the impact of the Iran-Iran war, even though the stock market fell sharply, the crater wasn't as deep as in 2025, which would be hit by bad news about a global policy shift: "Reciprocal Tariffs."

As you may recall, 2025 was a year of significant volatility, not unlike the COVID-3 pandemic. Trump announced Liberation Day in April, causing US stocks to plummet by 20%-30%. A few days later, he announced a three-month delay in imposing tariffs on imported goods. This, coupled with strong corporate earnings reports, propelled the stock market higher throughout the second half of the year, while the Fed maintained high interest rates. Ultimately, many markets reached new all-time highs throughout 2025.

You've probably already seen that every time the market falls sharply due to news, it may not be just a "crisis" in one dimension, but also an "opportunity to accumulate good assets at cheap prices." Investors who win this game are the ones who can separate the "noise" from the "long-term investment trend."

I've looked at historical data, which indicates that the stock market yields an average return of 8–10% per year. There are more positive years than negative years, and years with high profits tend to outnumber years with heavy losses.

That means volatility isn't something to fear, but rather an "opportunity to buy good things at a cheap price."

Today, therefore, some are daring to bet against the "war in Iran" by staying invested and are smiling at their green portfolios, which can be divided into three main groups:

first group Those who bravely bought against the market trend chose a different perspective: truly staying invested. This group is very small, reflected in the market's nearly 10% drop. While the slump isn't as deep as last year, the majority of people are gripped by fear of a third world war, leading to a rush to withdraw investments—both those taking profits and those selling at a loss. They're thinking of escaping the crisis by holding cash and planning to buy again at lower prices. Meanwhile, those who dared to invest and buy good, undervalued stocks in a market offering discounts are smiling today as the market rebounds.

Second group Those who consistently use monthly DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) are happy with the bull market. Over the past two months, disciplined investors would have used DCA 1-2 times during the deep market downturn, seeing their portfolios in the green. This is especially true for those who have held their investments for at least 1-3 years, with accumulated profits doubling their initial investment. This is because the US stock market has risen continuously for three years, by at least 70%, and is expected to hit another all-time high this year.

The third group These are people who are afraid to panic but remain calm, meaning they are still holding on. Right now, this group's portfolios are in the green, following the market.

I always say that this isn't the first time the world has experienced war, and this crisis has happened before, but ultimately, the stock market recovers and continues to move forward. During crises, I advise clients to stick to a "Stay Invest" approach for those who are still hesitant. However, your portfolio must also have sound investment principles, not just a portfolio of frequent buying and selling.

The group that suffered the most was the last one: those who panicked and sold off their holdings after the market plummeted following the trading war. Now it's too late to buy back, meaning they missed out on potential returns. Those who sold or didn't reinvest are now saying, "I wish I had known." Hopefully, this group will learn from this experience and understand that future stock market crises are like this.

It's common for markets to be full of noise in the short term. Anyone trying to "trade the news," buying and selling impulsively, or timing the market, has a very high chance of making mistakes because it relies more on luck than skill.

Research by Brad M. Barber and Terrance Odean, studying over 60,000 investors, found that those who constantly manipulated their portfolios tended to perform worse than those who remained passive.

The most frequently traded group yielded an average return of just 11.4% per year, while the market delivered a return of as much as 17.9% per year (data estimated from the NYSE/AMEX/Nasdaq value-weighted index).

Since markets are unpredictable and emotions are the enemy of investors, it is essential to distinguish "reality" from "long-term investment trends."

What investors need to understand. Volatility is a normal cycle in the market because markets "never go up all the time" and "never go down all the time" either.

In fact, DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) investing is a simple yet powerful strategy. While short-term markets are volatile, investing long-term (properly) leads to significant return growth.

Investment strategies during a bull market: Boost your portfolio's growth and gain positive karma.

The reality is that it's difficult to predict when and how the war in the Middle East will end. However, the markets have moved beyond that and are focusing on the bigger picture of the global economy, which must continue to move forward driven by global AI. The private sector must continue to conduct business and grow. This momentum is driving the stock market to "always tend to recover in the long term."

Today, we are seeing fund flows returning to the stock market, with the US stock market being the first to experience strong inflows. As a world leader in technology, all roads lead to the AI ​​economy. Other markets seeing inflows are in Asia, including China, India, and Vietnam, representing cross-regional diversification into stock markets with lower valuations than the US.

Portfolio management strategies to cope with an uncertain world. The most important thing is "Diversify your risks" And we offer a Core & Satellite portfolio allocation strategy to meet long-term investment needs.

For those looking to seize the bull market, you can now adjust the weighting of these two portfolios by increasing the proportion of the satellite portfolio from the usual recommended 20% to possibly 30%-50%, depending on your risk tolerance.

The main theme in the supplementary portfolio.Recommended options include:

​1. Long-term Growth Group For example, technology, AI, and semiconductors are sectors with strong demand, such as stocks like TSMC and ASML. Focus on companies with genuine cash flow and operating profits.

Additionally, upstream energy themes such as clean energy and electric vehicles have benefited during the crisis, but caution is needed when oil prices begin to return to normal.

2. Emerging Markets For example, China, India, and Vietnam have the advantage of high economic growth potential and stock markets with "cheap" valuations compared to the United States, presenting opportunities for long-term investors.

Information Market Prediction Jitta Wealth's analysis is based on the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of the 50 best-performing stocks in the market (as of April 7, 2026).

• China The stock is very cheap-to-expensive, at a ratio of 4.56 times, compared to 1.5 times in Hong Kong. This reflects the fact that the Chinese stock market is not yet overvalued and it is a leader in clean energy (Solar EV Battery) with potential in future industries such as robotics.
• India The stock is very cheap, at a ratio of 1.38 times. Although not particularly cheap, it remains an attractive investment due to the prospect of sustained long-term economic growth and a demographic structure supporting expansion.
• Vietnam The stock is very cheap, with a net-to-earnings ratio of 4.56 times. It benefits from the relocation of manufacturing bases by major companies from various countries, making it a country with continued foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Furthermore, the Vietnamese stock market is being upgraded to an emerging market, which will attract even more investment inflows.

​​Core Portfolio It should still comprise at least 50% or more, because in this unpredictable world, "diversification" is paramount. This should focus on global investments in both stocks and bonds in developed countries, especially the United States, the world's core, or Japan, among others. The goal of diversifying across asset classes and regions is to ensure the portfolio can "survive in all market conditions" and consistently generate returns.

According to Market Prediction data for US stocks, stocks are 1.5 times cheaper than they are expensive, while for Japan, stocks are 3.55 times cheaper than they are expensive.

Another very important point that is often overlooked is holding some cash as "ammunition" during market panic. Holding cash or parking money in global bonds, which currently offer more attractive returns than in the past, is advisable because many countries, especially the United States, continue to maintain high interest rate policies to control rising inflation driven by oil prices.

Therefore, parking money isn't just about "waiting," but about managing risk, maintaining liquidity, and receiving some returns while waiting for the "investment storm" to subside during a period of uncertainty.

Because in a world full of uncertainty, what we can control is not the "market," but "our investment plan."

The key to a successful investment plan, "4 Keys to Portfolio Growth Through Any Crisis," is: diversify risk effectively, segment your portfolio into core and satellite segments, maintain cash reserves, and invest with discipline. Continue with your Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) plan, as consistent gradual investing helps you avoid guessing market timing and reduces stress from volatility.

Then, let time and business growth generate returns for your portfolio in the long term. But along the way, don't forget to take care of your portfolio's health by reviewing whether your investments are currently on track as intended. If it's time to adjust or rebalance your portfolio, you should do so to ensure it grows towards your long-term goals.

Charlie Munger, a world-renowned investor and close friend of Warren Buffett, once said:

“The big money is not in the buying and selling, but in the waiting.”

"Great profits don't come from buying or selling, but from patiently waiting."

This saying still holds true to this day.