Stock Market Volatility Continues: 11 Alternative Investments To Get You Through The FUD
So, “how about that stock market?”
It’s no secret, the market is highly volatile right now. And, it’s not just the stock market. It’s the economy, gas prices, the real estate market — and even “recession-proof” cryptocurrencies — that has the entire world flipped upside down.
We’re in volatile times, folks. And that’s making it harder on investments.
Sure, “buying the dip” will certainly pay off at a later date, but how long do you have to wait and will those companies go bankrupt in the meantime?
Many Look to Alternative Investments to Offset Pain And Diversify Portfolios
According to a May 11 article at Reuters, “The S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .SPX), which is widely considered to be the main benchmark for U.S. stock market performance, declined 13.3% through April, the steepest four-month drop to start any year since 1939. The index continues to fall in May and was down 16% year-to-date as of Tuesday’s close, approaching the 20% threshold that some investors consider confirmation of a…