REITs Favored as Hedge Against Volatility, Mainstay Capital CEO Says

The video discusses market volatility and strategies for managing risk, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal risk tolerance and goals. It highlights defensive investment strategies, such as REITs and utilities ETFs, while also acknowledging the potential of tech stocks in market recovery. The economic outlook is explored, noting changes in Federal Reserve rate hike forecasts. Despite recession concerns and a nearing yield curve inversion, the video suggests the bull market may continue.

What is a suggested strategy for investors to manage market volatility?

• Invest solely in tech stocks

• Focus only on short-term gains

• Increase cash holdings and use defensive sectors

• Avoid all stock market investments

Which sectors are recommended as good defensive positions during market volatility?

• Financials and industrials

• Technology and healthcare

• REITs and utilities

• Consumer goods and energy

What was notable about the NASDAQ's performance in recent trading sessions?

• It consistently declined

• It led the market recovery

• It remained stable with no change

• It was unaffected by volatility

How has the Federal Reserve's rate hike forecast changed recently?

• Remained at four rate hikes

• Reduced to one or none

• Eliminated all rate hikes

• Increased to six rate hikes

What is the current status of the yield curve inversion?

• It has no impact on the market

• It is far from inverting

• It is close but not yet inverted

• It has already inverted