India, Feb. 25 -- As concerns about economic uncertainty grow, financial experts say investors should prepare for potential market swings, but avoid making impulsive decisions. While warning signs exist, historical trends suggest that staying invested remains one of the most effective ways to protect long-term wealth.

Investor anxiety is rising, with about 80% of Americans reporting at least some concern about a possible recession, according to a 2025 survey by the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT).

Some market indicators are adding to the unease. The Shiller cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio, a metric used to assess long-term valuation. It has climbed to levels last seen around the early-2000s dot-com crash, suggesting...