Markets Are in a New Volatility Regime, Benchmark's Kevin Kelly Says

The video discusses the current market sentiment influenced by the Fed's accommodative stance, leading to sector decoupling with technology outperforming financials. It highlights the potential for a new volatility regime and suggests hedging strategies using ETFs, focusing on the BOTZF and IRBO ETFs, to protect against market downturns.

What is the main reason for the recent decoupling of sectors like technology and financials?

• The Federal Reserve's accommodative stance

• Increased global demand for technology

• A rise in interest rates

• Improved financial sector performance

According to the speaker, why should investors focus on the US market?

• The US dollar is weakening

• Overseas markets, like Europe, are contracting

• The US economy is slowing down

• The US market is less volatile

What does the speaker suggest as a strategy to protect against market downturns?

• Investing in European markets

• Focusing on financial sector stocks

• Buying a $20 put option on a specific ETF

• Increasing exposure to industrials

Which ETF is mentioned as having a worse downside capture compared to its competitor?

• QQQ ETF

• SPY ETF

• BOTZF ETF

• IRBO ETF

What is the maximum loss when buying the $20 put option as suggested by the speaker?

• $78.00

• $20.00

• $0.78

• $200.00