Would Rather Be in 'Risk-off' Than 'Risk-on' Assets, HG Research Says

The video discusses changes in asset allocation, emphasizing a shift to risk-off strategies like investing in gold and safe havens due to geopolitical risks and potential recession. It highlights market volatility, technical indicators like the death cross in the S&P 500, and the impact of central bank policies, including balance sheet contractions and quantitative tightening. The overall message is to adopt a cautious approach, selling into strength rather than buying dips.

What is the suggested strategy in response to geopolitical risks and potential recession threats?

• Increase commodity holdings

• Invest in high-risk assets

• Expand credit exposure

• Focus on safe havens like gold and yen

What financial pattern is observed in the S&P 500 that indicates potential market volatility?

• Golden cross

• Head and shoulders

• Death cross

• Triple top

What has been the impact of central banks' actions on asset prices over the past nine years?

• No impact on asset prices

• Increased asset prices

• Stabilized asset prices

• Decreased asset prices

What technical pattern is identified in the S&P 500 that suggests a less promising market outlook?

• Ascending triangle

• Double top

• Symmetrical triangle

• Double bottom

What is the new market strategy suggested in the final section?

• Sell into strength

• Buy the dip

• Hold steady

• Increase leverage