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Why defensive stocks could be your best bet in a wild market

You can catch Trader Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Think defensive stocks are boring? Dryden Pence, Chief Investment Officer at Pence Capital Management, says you're missing the point. On this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Pence, a military intelligence veteran turned investment expert, to uncover why defensive sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare can be your strongest allies in volatile markets. Pence explains how understanding investor psychology, economic fundamentals, and consumer necessities can help investors stay steady amid chaos. If market volatility makes you anxious, this episode might just be the reality check you need. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk here. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empowering you to navigate market volatility and secure your financial future. This post was written by Langston Sessoms.

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Bridgewater reveals its top buys and sells of Q1 in latest filing

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Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF Declares Second Quarter Distribution of $0.37707

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Gold & the Fed: Investing in the metal amid rate cut hopes

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SPY Adds $2B as Market Soars on China Tariff Cut

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