This Week in ETFs: From April 14-18

3 top defensive strategies for uncertain markets

Apr. 15, 2025

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BMO ETFs GUIDED PORTFOLIOS

  • Strategy Update: In this backdrop of policy uncertainty, cautiousness is rewarded — not exuberance,” says Bipan Rai, Managing Director and Head of ETF Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management, in his latest investment outlook and second quarter update on portfolio positioning. Here are several prudent solutions to remain flexible and nimble amid today’s pressing market challenges:

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