How to prepare (and make money) before a recession
By: Oliver Rahman Recessions. Will. Happen. It is one of the many golden rules of the stock market. Recessions are corrections in market sentiment. They are periods when indexes and stocks often plateau or decline for months—and sometimes even years. Recessions are an ugly fact in the stock market. Recessions occur for various reasons. They can be triggered by inflation or decreased consumer confidence, as seen in 2022, or by market speculation. For example, the quick tariff incident in 2025 (which isn’t officially classified as a recession, but it did feel like it). These points illustrate how speculation and other factors can impact the market for long periods of time. However, I know you’re here to learn how to make the most of a recession. Let’s get started. Have some money on standby If you already have an investment account with some money in stocks, that's great! But a good idea is to never have ALL of it in stocks at once. Personally, I keep around 5-10% o...