With the S&P 500 in correction territory amid fears of impending economic downturns from trade wars and tariffs, investors should consider reallocating into more stable consumer staple ETFs. As market volatility increases, this strategy may help mitigate risk in their portfolios. The article suggests that transitioning into consumer staples now—before potential further losses—could be beneficial for those struggling with current market fluctuations, especially with looming tariff ramifications.
If Trump's tariffs do send us into a recession, a heavier weighting towards the consumer staples could help lessen any further pains throughout the year.
Investors who've found their portfolios have taken a bigger hit may wish to start rotating into less-choppy names sooner rather than later.
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