During market volatility, ETFs in gold, commodities, utilities, and consumer staples often perform well because they represent safer, defensive investments. Gold and commodities act as inflation hedges, while utilities and consumer staples offer stability since they provide essential services and goods that remain in demand regardless of economic conditions.
To that end, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), and Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) could be great choices to hedge against market volatility.
