Closing Bell Closing Bell Overtime: BlackRock's Spring Outlook; Top Opportunities Abroad with Mark Mobius 4/28/25
Apr 28, 2025
Market volatility takes center stage as experts discuss investor sentiment and earnings strategies. F5's CEO shares insights on their company's growth. BlackRock reveals a cautious but optimistic spring outlook for equities and fixed income. Emerging markets get a spotlight, especially with BYD's impressive rise. Legendary investor Mark Mobius highlights opportunities abroad, while geopolitical tensions reshape safe haven investment strategies.
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Defensive Investing Amid Volatility
- Stay invested even during persistent volatility to avoid missing gains.
- Shift to defensive and minimum volatility market segments to reduce risk.
Rethink Safe Hedges
- Traditional hedges like long duration bonds haven't consistently protected portfolios.
- Diversify hedges with income-focused bonds, gold, and market-neutral alternatives.
Diversify Internationally
- Add international investments, especially European value and select Latin America funds, for better diversification.
- Consider emerging market minimum volatility solutions to manage risk.