More Volatility Ahead? ETF Strategies to Play
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 22 2024
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Market Volatility Overview: August has seen significant volatility in financial markets due to recession fears and a tech slump, with the VIX indicator spiking dramatically before retracing. Analysts expect markets to stabilize at higher volatility levels influenced by U.S. economic conditions.
Investment Strategies During Turbulence: To mitigate risks during market downturns, investors are encouraged to consider dividend-paying stocks, low-beta stocks, and sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare, which tend to be more resilient in uncertain economic times.
Analyst Views on VHT
Wall Street analysts forecast VHT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VHT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
