For example, when there is a lot of
uncertainty in the market investors tend to park their money in super safe US Treasuries, causing the yield of US treasuries to drop.
Not exact matches
Volatile
market conditions have ushered
in investor uncertainty, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average swung hundreds of points
in both directions last month.
Markets in Europe closed lower on Thursday as
uncertainty surrounding internal U.S. policy continued to weigh on
investor sentiment despite tensions easing between the U.S. and North Korea.
If that occurs
in the fourth quarter of 2018, around the time of the U.S. mid-term elections,
investors should expect greater
uncertainty and volatility
in the
markets.
Davis told CNBC
in October that so many
investors were short volatility that a mild uptick
in market uncertainty could lead to an exaggerated spike
in volatility.
Davis, who spoke with CNBC at the Sohn Conference
in October, then warned that so many
investors were shorting Cboe's Volatility index (VIX) that a mild uptick
in market uncertainty could lead to an exaggerated spike
in volatility.
On Monday, Cramer wanted
investors to keep an eye on the risky, leveraged funds that enable traders to bet against volatility, defined as the amount of
uncertainty in the size and direction of changes
in the
market and most commonly tracked by the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX.
With
uncertainty and
investor caution defining the global economy, public companies have found reassurance
in Canada's stability, its strong equity culture and the expertise of this country's capital
market participants.
But a change atop the U.S. central bank still adds to the
uncertainty in the
market, and the pullback could test whether Powell's leadership will provide a «put» that supports stock prices as had been the expectation for
investors under past Fed chairs.
It's volatility
in both the
markets and
investors» portfolios, paired with
uncertainty — as we're experiencing again — that drive fear and loss aversion.
In a sign of some
uncertainty among
investors about the impact of the BOJ's latest measures, Japanese
markets were volatile following the announcement, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index down giving up initial gains and moving into negative territory.
The Department's objective was to avoid unnecessary confusion and
uncertainty in the investment advice
market, facilitate continued marketplace innovation, and minimize
investor losses while maximizing compliance cost savings.
Nervous
investors have also shifted «robustly into cash», he said, on
uncertainty of what
markets have
in store as the Federal Reserve prepares to tweak its monetary policy program.
«There is tremendous
uncertainty about the election, but
investors expect the winner to affect stock
market returns
in some way,» said Sameer Aurora, head of client strategy at UBS Wealth Management Americas.
Malkiel, for his part, acknowledged the many
uncertainties (such as eurozone woes and the U.S. «fiscal cliff») that spook
investors, but said
uncertainty is always present
in markets.
European elections have been making headlines
in 2017 — and amidst this backdrop of political
uncertainty,
investors may be concerned about the potential
market impacts.
One possible explanation is that when
market uncertainty increases,
investors have two choices as to how to reduce risk
in their portfolios.
It is an indispensable tool profiling the state of the
market and how
investor demographics, preferences and behaviors have changed
in a world economic environment where
markets are volatile and
uncertainty prevails.
2016.02.18 Canadian Pensions» assets rebound
in Q4, ending 2015
in the black: RBC
Investor & Treasury Services Volatile
market conditions and global economic
uncertainty persisted
in Q4 2015; however, Canadian pension plans finished the year
in positive territory...
«Historically, many of the blue chip cryptocurrencies have seen price increases
in the face of global
uncertainty and -LSB-... the] inflow of institutional capital to the cryptocurrency
market due to the increase
in regulation and
investor protection could lead cryptocurrencies to a positive quarter.»
In general, whether it's a crisis in Europe, a stock market downturn in China, or uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, your strategy as a long - term investor shouldn't change because of short - term market gyration
In general, whether it's a crisis
in Europe, a stock market downturn in China, or uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, your strategy as a long - term investor shouldn't change because of short - term market gyration
in Europe, a stock
market downturn
in China, or uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, your strategy as a long - term investor shouldn't change because of short - term market gyration
in China, or
uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, your strategy as a long - term
investor shouldn't change because of short - term
market gyrations.
Canada's housing
market is 10 % overvalued, with the biggest risks
in condominium overbuilding and
uncertainty over how many
investors are buying, but the risk of a U.S. - style collapse is low, a top executive at Canada's second largest bank said on Monday.
Gilts and credits may benefit as
investors look for more certainty
in their portfolio given the
uncertainty in other areas of the financial
market.
By: Nadine James 3rd May 2018 Lacklustre
investor performance, stemming from
investors» decision to embrace a «wait and see» approach
in light of geopolitical
uncertainty muddying growth and
market outlooks, has contributed to soft first - quarter gold demand, the World Gold Council (WGC) reports.
With U.S.
markets rallying and considerable political
uncertainty across Europe, the only thought many U.S.
investors may have regarding Europe is whether the strong dollar means a summer vacation there should be
in the works.
«The prospect of recession
in Canada remains at bay for 2018, but Canadian
investors should expect a bumpy ride and a fair bit of
uncertainty with the housing
market, NAFTA trade discussions and the potential for over-tightening by the BoC representing key downside risks,» Shailesh Kshatriya, a Toronto - based analyst at Russell, said
in the firm's global outlook Wednesday.
If that
uncertainty had been appreciated, the updating process would have been completed more quickly
in response to the disconfirming results that ensued, which would have allowed those
investors who initially embraced the hypothesis to have participated
in a greater share of the returns that the
market went on to deliver.
In our third report this year, we explore how increasing numbers of investors are using alternative assets to help manage risk and take action in the face of market uncertaint
In our third report this year, we explore how increasing numbers of
investors are using alternative assets to help manage risk and take action
in the face of market uncertaint
in the face of
market uncertainty.
«We think that as soon as the noise and political
uncertainty that had dominated the region
in 2012 finally subsides this year,
investor confidence
in equity capital
markets is bound to gain momentum,» he says.
Political
uncertainty in markets outside the United States has long unnerved risk - averse
investors, and we believe such fears are now excessive
in today's environment.
Thanks to unprecedented levels of
uncertainty across many financial
markets — particularly at the beginning of the year when China's collapsing stock prices sent shockwaves through equities
markets worldwide, and then
in June
in the aftermath of the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union —
investors piled into gold as a safety measure.
As I noted
in Secular Bear
Markets and the Volatility of Inflation, the
uncertainty brought about by large swings
in inflation is often harmful to
investors.
However, we also believe that
market volatility could remain heightened throughout the year due to the increased risk of a trade war with China,
uncertainty around the approaching mid-term elections, the potential for increased regulation of large technology companies, and increased
investor wariness of
market valuations
in the midst of the elongated bull
market cycle.
If you are an advisor or small
investor that is interested
in learning more about how to use ETF portfolios to mitigate risk, join us at the S&P Dow Jones Indices event: «Navigating
Market Uncertainty» on October 8th
in New York City.
Political
uncertainty in markets outside the United States has long unnerved risk - averse
investors, and we believe such fears are now excessive
in today's environment.
In particular, there are four big questions confronting
investors, and the
uncertainty will likely make for volatile
markets and muted long - run returns.
When stock
markets appear directionless, it is often because of
investor uncertainty, resulting
in a «flight to safety,» as they say
in market jargon.
Recent U.S. protectionist policies have contributed to volatility
in capital
markets, and greater
uncertainty prompts
investors to demand a larger risk premium (hence, lower prices).
When there's
uncertainty in the air and
investors become fearful about the economy and major investment
markets, we often hear of them flocking to and investing
in gold because as a commodity, it's inflation proof as a tangible asset.
«The increased confidence
in balanced mutual funds is indicative of
investors» needs for growth while balancing their
uncertainty in the
markets.»
When
investors today look to the
market in times of increasing
uncertainty, I often look back to the lessons I've learnt from Chuck & others.
(
Investor's Business Daily: Jun 10, 2016)
Investor's Business Daily highlighted growing
uncertainties in the global
markets, noting that Blackrock Chief Investment Strategist Richard Turnhill «favors dividend growers
in an unstable environment.»
Dividend ETFs, on the other hand, are popular for income:
In a
market characterized by
uncertainty, geopolitical headwinds, and low fixed income yields,
investors of all ages are turning to dividend ETFs as a possible source of income streams.
If an
investor is comfortable and skilled enough
in conducting his or her technical analysis, then during periods of high
uncertainty or unfavorable technical setups, either
in a
market index or
in an individual position, a hedge may be appropriate.
Hedging
in forex protects
investors from the volatility and
uncertainty of financial
markets.
Frequently, alpha trades demand
investors remain steadfast through periods of high
uncertainty or extreme
market volatility
in order to realize outperformance versus the broader
market.
Perhaps there is
uncertainty in the stock
market, and he thinks
investors will move their money into gold as a «flight to safety.»
However, these ETFs can be of interest to
investors who wish to ride out the stock
market volatility
in times of severe
uncertainty and at the same time ensure a steady stream of cash flow from their portfolio.
Increased confidence
in balanced mutual funds is a sign of
investors» need for growth while taking into account the
uncertainties of the
market, says Kevin Headland, senior investment strategist for Manulife, who has done an annual survey on consumer confidence, using 2001 respondents at least 25 years of age or older.
In general, whether it's a crisis in Europe, a stock market downturn in China, or uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, your strategy as a long - term investor shouldn't change because of short - term market gyration
In general, whether it's a crisis
in Europe, a stock market downturn in China, or uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, your strategy as a long - term investor shouldn't change because of short - term market gyration
in Europe, a stock
market downturn
in China, or uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, your strategy as a long - term investor shouldn't change because of short - term market gyration
in China, or
uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, your strategy as a long - term
investor shouldn't change because of short - term
market gyrations.