More Tariffs Are Coming: 3 Ways To Hedge A Portfolio

Mar. 26, 2025 10:39 PM ET, , , 3 Comments
Danil Kolyako
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Summary

  • Given the uncertainty around tariffs, it makes sense to add hedging tools to your portfolio to manage potential market volatility.
  • Short-term US Treasuries ETFs, like the SGOV ETF, offer a safe haven with a 4.19% yield, ideal for parking cash quickly.
  • For recession hedging, consider long-term US Treasury ETFs like EDV or TLT, which perform well during economic downturns and Fed rate cuts.
  • The ProShares Short S&P500 ETF provides a tactical hedge against market drops, ideal for short-term speculation in a volatile market.
Steel Beam TARIFFS with American Flag

J Studios

I'd be really happy if this article becomes obsolete by early April in case, for example, President Trump decides to not introduce a new wave of tariffs, which is currently scheduled for April 2.

Nonetheless, given that we see no substantial

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