It has been a difficult year for investors across the board, with all but the dollar and energy bulls seriously struggling in this higher rate and inflationary environment. Something investors often forget is the importance of defensive trades, and the fact that certain assets are there to balance your portfolio when everything else in the macro and geopolitical picture is otherwise looking grim. It’s easy to overlook the value of portfolio protection during bull markets, especially when the price seems to go up every day and buying every dip becomes the top priority. But at HYCM, we’re always trying to educate our ... (full story)