Fed Rate Hikes Bring Uncertainty After Risky Pandemic Investments

The Federal Reserve's interest rate changes impact the economy and stock prices, but predicting the timing is difficult.

New "investment opportunities" like cryptocurrencies and meme stocks emerged during the pandemic, but most have since busted.

Established investment providers like Vanguard weathered the downturn better than upstarts due to their caution and focus on existing clients.

Low interest rates breed risky investments. Investors know downturns are inevitable but get swept up in bull markets.

Investment providers who sell into prevailing market emotion can attract assets but often cannot retain customers when conditions change.