(GCJ14.CMX)
| Pre. Settlement | N/A |
| Settlement date | 2014-04-28 |
| Open | N/A |
| Bid | N/A |
| Last price | 1,298.90 |
| Day's range | 1,293.00 - 1,305.40 |
| Volume | |
| Ask | N/A |
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ETF exposures to protect against market volatility
With markets experiencing volatility stemming from geopolitical tensions and broad shifts in interest rate predictions, Bank of America Head of the Research Investment Committee Jared Woodard joins Wealth! to discuss the best ETF investment strategy for this environment. Woodard highlights that ETFs are a valuable asset for investors who don't want to take a strong view "on a particular slice of the market" amid persistent market volatility. He notes that investors often opt for ETFs focused on specific sectors instead of individual equities to mitigate volatility. However, he emphasizes that in broader macroeconomic conditions, ETFs are utilized as a hedge against long-term volatility that may arise from factors such as inflation. In the current higher for longer rate environment, Woodard advises investors to consider lending certain segments of the market, which "can provide an income stream with less exposure" to higher interest rates. Additionally, he recommends commodities such as gold futures (GC=F), stating that "it's an incredibly important part of a portfolio." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith
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Oil, Gold, Cocoa prices are sliding: Commodities check
Cocoa futures (CC=F) are declining sharply Tuesday morning, having its worst two-day slump since February. Cocoa prices surged in 2024 after inclement weather disrupted cocoa harvests at the beginning of the year. Crude oil (BZ=F, CL=F) is moving lower as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are slightly easing, while gold (GC=F) is also moving off of its high seen earlier this month. Yahoo Finance Senior Markets Reporter Jared Blikre breaks down the latest price actions rippling across commodities. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino
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Bitcoin, oil, gold: Morning price check
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose slightly on Monday morning following the much-anticipated halving. Meanwhile, oil (CL=F, BZ=F) and gold (GC=F) prices are trading slightly lower as geopolitical tensions ease. Yahoo Finance's Madison Mills recaps the latest market action on the full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Stephanie Mikulich.
