It's no secret that this year has been a volatile one for the markets. The S&P 500 is down 18% year to date, while the Nasdaq Composite is off by 27% year to date. Meanwhile, the VIX, a key measure of volatility, is up 49% year to date at 24.72. However, it has spiked as high as 36.45 in early March, with additional spikes in late April, the first half of May, and mid-June.
How Alternative Assets Help Smooth Out Volatility
Many investors have heard the oft-repeated claim that alternative asset classes can help smooth out portfolio performance during volatile...
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