Yesterday morning, while walking my dog Riley, a neighbor stopped me.
“Charles, aren’t you nervous about the market? Are you selling your stocks?”
I had to laugh.
“Nervous? No way—I’m buying more!”
As a long-term investor, I love lower prices. They let me buy great companies at even better prices.
It’s like walking into Costco and seeing a Brooks Brothers shirt that usually sells for $100 now priced at $24.
Would you panic? No — you’d grab a handful and congratulate yourself on getting a great deal.
Nothing beats the thrill of scoring a great deal — it always brings a big smile to my face.
But I knew exactly why he was worried. He was watching the headlines instead of focusing on the businesses behind the stocks.
That’s the difference between stock renters and stock owners—we know that volatility is just part of the game. And when stocks go on sale, we take advantage.
The Nasdaq is already in correction territory, and the S&P 500 isn’t far behind. A 10%+ drop from recent highs has rattled investors.
And the financial media is having a field day, screaming about a market meltdown.
But take a step back. This isn’t new. Market cycles have played out this way for decades.
Let’s zoom out.
In the early 1990s, the Nasdaq 100 sat at 162.
Today, it’s around 19,600 — a 12,000% increase.
That means a $1,000 investment back then would be worth over $120,000 today.
But the climb wasn’t a straight line — it was full of pullbacks and volatility.
That’s why long-term investors don’t panic when stocks drop. They see opportunity.
And here’s where we gain an edge: we’re not invested in “the stock market” — we’re invested in outstanding businesses.
Invest Like an Owner, Not a Trader
There are 5,000 publicly traded companies in the U.S.
Unlike private businesses, we can choose to become partners with any of them by simply buying their stock.
And the companies we focus on aren’t just good businesses … They are “Alpha” businesses.
When a business checks these four boxes, it’s money in the bank.
Now Is the Time to Buy, Not Panic
So here’s my advice: Ignore the financial media.
We’re not playing a short-term game. We’re long-term business owners invested in some of the world’s most dominant companies.
While others panic over headlines like “Nasdaq Has Its Worst Day Since 2022” or “Trade Threats Send Dow Down 800 Points,” we see opportunity.
Mr. Market is giving us a gift — the chance to buy shares of great businesses at bargain prices.
And that’s what separates us from the rest.
Here are three incredible businesses from my American Prosperity Report portfolio that are trading at bargain prices right now:
- Nike (NKE)
- Microsoft (MSFT)
- Honeywell (HON)
If you’re new to investing with the Alpha-4 Approach or underinvested, you can buy these stocks today.
And when the market recovers (notice I say when, not if), you can pat yourself on the back and watch the stock price follow the business — UP!
Regards,
Charles Mizrahi
Founder, Alpha Investor
