Market volatility due to Trump's tariffs, low-volatility ETFs aim to minimize swings.

From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-03-18 19:46:12

Stocks have been volatile due to uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs, with the S&P 500 dropping and the fear index surging. Economic reports hint at stagflation, and high mega-cap valuations are concerning. Low- and minimum-volatility investing aims to minimize market swings. Low-volatility ETFs have underperformed the S&P 500 but declined less in the recent market meltdown. The iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol U.S.A. ETF and Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF are popular in this space, with Berkshire Hathaway and Walmart among top holdings. Further details can be found in the video provided.



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