The Tech Crash just sent a painful reminder that even the biggest names in tech are not immune to sudden, sweeping downturns. On April 3, 2025, investors watched in disbelief as the “Magnificent Seven”—Apple, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Nvidia, Tesla, Alphabet, and Microsoft—shed more than $800 billion in market value in a single trading day.
If you’re one of the many investors who saw your portfolio take a hit, you’re not alone. And while fear and frustration are understandable, this moment also presents an opportunity to regroup, re-strategize, and reclaim control over your financial future.
Let’s unpack what happened—and more importantly, what you can do now.
The Tech Crash numbers are jarring: Apple alone lost over $311 billion in market value, its stock down 9.3%. Amazon and Meta each fell nearly 9%. Nvidia slid 7.8%, Tesla 5.5%, Alphabet 4%, and even Microsoft dropped 2.4%. Collectively, the so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks relinquished nearly $1 trillion. It’s not just a blip. It’s the largest single-day decline for these companies since the early pandemic days.
So, what caused the Tech Crash? 
At the heart of the selloff was a wave of investor panic triggered by fresh geopolitical tensions and fears of a global economic slowdown. Rising tariffs—reintroduced under the Trump administration—spooked markets, particularly those companies heavily reliant on global supply chains. Apple, for instance, is deeply tied to Chinese manufacturing, making it especially vulnerable.
But the pain didn’t stop at tech. The Nasdaq Composite plummeted 4.9%—its steepest one-day drop in nearly three years. The S&P 500 fell 4.8%, pushing it into correction territory.
If you’ve seen your retirement savings shrink or your investment account bleed value overnight, you’re likely asking: what do I do now?
That’s the right question. But the answer isn’t panic—it’s planning.
This is not the first time markets have overcorrected, and it won’t be the last. However, history has shown us that resilient investors—those with a sound strategy and the right guidance—often come out stronger on the other side.
Here are three steps you should consider right now.
First, reassess your risk exposure. Were you too concentrated in tech? Many portfolios are overweight in high-growth stocks like Apple, Nvidia, or Tesla because they’ve delivered in the past. But overexposure leaves you vulnerable during downturns like this one. A properly diversified portfolio—across sectors, asset classes, and geographies—can help cushion the blow when one area of the market takes a hit.
Second, evaluate your investment timeline. Are you investing for the short-term or the long-term? If you’re close to retirement, the recent dip could impact your income strategy. If you’re younger with a longer horizon, this may be an opportunity to buy quality companies at a discount. The key is aligning your investment decisions with your goals, timeline, and personal risk tolerance.
Third, understand your legal rights. If your losses stemmed from negligent advice, conflicts of interest, misrepresentations, or breaches of fiduciary duty by your financial advisor, broker, or fund manager—you may have legal recourse.
This is where Bakhtiari & Harrison can help
We are a law firm that represents investors who have been wronged by financial institutions, brokers, and advisors. If your losses were caused by misconduct, unsuitable investments, or misleading information, we will investigate your claims and fight to recover what you’re owed. We have successfully represented individuals and institutional investors in complex cases before FINRA involving securities fraud, excessive trading, mismanagement, and more.
Our goal is to help you understand what happened—and if something wasn’t right, we’ll hold the responsible parties accountable. We offer free, confidential consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover funds for you.
Losing money in the market hurts—there’s no sugarcoating it. But what you do next matters more than what just happened.
You can choose to wait, hope, and watch… or you can take action.
If you’re unsure where to go from here, you’re not alone. Let’s talk. Schedule your free case evaluation with Bakhtiari & Harrison today. We’ll listen to your story, assess your options, and help you take the next step toward justice and financial recovery.
Take back control. Reach out to Bakhtiari & Harrison and let us help you turn the page.