When fear increases in the market, the common response for investors is to sell and buy investments that are “low risk”.
In today’s podcast we discuss whether or not buying protection (less volatile investments) is a good idea. We discuss defensive stocks, options, hedging a portfolio, and a whole lot more.
Lastly, we talk about the danger in following the herd and why it often leads to poor decisions.
Here’s to wise investing,
Brian, Brett and the Iron Gate Global Team
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