Escalating trade wars across a number of fronts continue to prove a significant drag on U.S. markets. Advisors and investors seeking hedges within U.S. equities should consider the Parametric Hedged Equity ETF (PHEQ) for its performance this year.
It's certainly no understatement to say that this week was a tumultuous one for many U.S. tech companies. January 20, China startup DeepSeek showed off its newest AI models to the world.
Rate cuts may prove a boon for fixed income this fall, but potential economic weakening creates a challenged outlook for equities. While the Fed seeks to navigate a soft landing for the economy, positioning portfolios defensively could provide some investor peace of mind.
Earnings misses and hopes of a September rate cut saw many investors dropping large-cap tech stocks in favor of their small-cap counterparts. Those investors looking to hedge against potential losses in large-caps should consider the Parametric Hedged Equity ETF (PHEQ).
Are investors starting to get cold feet waiting out interest rate issues? The Dow dropped more than 300 points Wednesday as further Fed comments suggested that higher for longer is as serious as it sounds.