Should Investors Consider Defensive ETFs Amid Renewed Trump Tariff Threats?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 13 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Market Reaction to Tariff Threats: U.S. stocks experienced significant declines on October 10, 2025, following President Trump's threats of increased tariffs on Chinese goods, which he attributed to China's new restrictions on rare earth metals. The Dow Jones fell 1.9%, the S&P 500 dropped 2.71%, and the Nasdaq Composite saw a 3.56% decrease.
Investor Strategies Amidst Volatility: In response to market instability, investors are shifting towards long/short ETFs to seek profits and protection. Notable funds like the AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund and AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF reported gains, contrasting with the overall market downturn.
Analyst Views on HDGE
Wall Street analysts forecast HDGE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HDGE 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.
