Stock, Bond ETFs React to Tariff News; VOO Hits Bear Market
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-07 18:00:00
Stock, bond, and commodity ETFs tumbled Monday as S&P 500 funds like VOO dipped into bear market territory due to Trump’s tariffs. Major ETFs like SPY and IVV lost 10% in three days and nearly 20% since February. Safe-haven ETFs also dropped, with market volatility hitting pandemic levels.
Investors traded $850 million in buffer ETFs on Friday to hedge against volatility. Market screens were mostly red, with few investments gaining. VanEck Semiconductor ETF and iShares Silver Trust were rare gainers. Many felt shocked and bewildered by the market’s performance amid global uncertainties.
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