After a year of uncertainty and volatility, with U.S. tariffs dominating headlines and regular invocations of an “AI bubble,” the temptation may exist to seek safety in cash. But experts say the same investing rules apply as always, even with AI stocks’ path still erratic and further trade bumps likely ahead in 2026.

“The single best way to avoid getting ruined from a market downturn is not to expose yourself to more risk than you can tolerate in the first place,” said Jason Pereira, a senior partner and financial planner at Woodgate Financial.

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