FYI: Thanks to a stock market that has gone almost straight up and a bond market that has offered paltry yields for pretty much a decade, many investors have been conditioned to only play the market one way: buy stocks and hope they go up.
That’s been a very profitable game, to be sure, but it’s not the only one. And for investors who are more conservative — for instance, those who are at or near retirement — there is a lot of value in thinking about capital-preservation strategies as well as those that tap into growth.
If that kind of strategy appeals to you, here are five tactical ETFs that could act as “insurance” against a market decline. They may never deliver dramatic gains, and in roaring bull market you will certainly leave some profit on the table. But much like medical insurance that feels like a waste of money until you find yourself in the hospital, these ETFs will provide peace of mind — and protection if and when the unexpected happens.
Regards,
Ted
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-etfs-that-nervous-investors-can-use-as-insurance-against-a-stock-market-crash-2018-03-02/print
