Investors know the fourth quarter is typically a strong season for investors. However, the script has been flipped this year for many months, including September, typically a poor month but quite strong in 2025.
As we go through Q4, there are plenty of concerns ahead, and every investor needs to take a hard look at their portfolio. In today's video, I will discuss some of those concerns and some of the changes in my portfolio, including a new stock: S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI).
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*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Oct. 3, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 4, 2025.
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Mark Roussin, CPA has a position in S&P Global. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends S&P Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Mark Roussin is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.