Investors don’t like uncertainty, and President Donald Trump has provided plenty of it in the first year of his second term. Reciprocal tariffs, delays and alliances are some of the many events that have become common in this entertaining soap opera.
Some investors like the volatility. People who bought the April dip were greatly rewarded, but other investors prefer stability. This group of investors is willing to sacrifice high long-term gains for less risk and more certainty. They want stable cash flow and low volatility in their portfolios, and this desire tends to pick up momentum for anyone who is approaching retirement.
