I've been closely following the recent market trends, and it's interesting to see U.S. stocks hitting record highs despite the major risks highlighted. The mention of a potential 7% to 10% pullback in late summer, especially after the strong performance from May to July, definitely catches my attention. Yesterday's movement, with tech stocks led by semiconductors pulling back while defensive sectors rose, seems to align with these seasonal patterns. When it comes to hedging my portfolio, I'm not inclined to rush into buying VIX $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ or puts as a primary strategy. While these options can offer protection against downturns, I prefer to maintain a long-term perspective on my investments. The volatility implied
I would not bet on VIX and the upcoming volatility. There is nothing that could trigger fear in the market now with the known tariffs and TACO and the wars that are pretty status quo. The market is no longer responding to wars and tariffs and continue to march on. I do not intent to hedge my portfolio yet. I prefer to employ the strategy of buying good stocks at good prices and portfolio management in terms of proportion of the various assets. I would prefer to take profit and reduce or sell off my position if I feel that the long term prospects is questionable or the risk is too high for the expected benefit. Also, hedging often requires knowledge of other tools and may cost more than the simple strategy of portfolio management. I don’t think July-August will repeat the same pattern a
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