Core Alternative Capital

CCOR

Market cap $26.7M

U.S.-Iran tensions rise as Hormuz risks grow. Markets turn volatile -- dividend, low-beta, and defensive ETFs may help cushion portfolios.

The Core Alternative ETF holds 42 stocks with expected earnings and dividend growth, combined with options for downside protection. Despite outperforming the benchmark over the last 6 months, the historical return of CCOR is disappointing. HELO offers better returns, lower volatility, cheaper fees, and higher liquidity, making it a more compelling choice for downside protection strategies.

For investors seeking momentum, Core Alternative ETF CCOR is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 13.9% from its 52-week low price of $24.69/share.

We highlight some defensive investment strategies for investors amid the ongoing chaos.

CCOR, BALT, XRMI, PHDG and HEQT are included in this Analyst Blog.

Investors seeking to remain invested in the equity world with downside protection should invest in low-beta ETFs.

Wall Street falters at the start of September. The weak trend is likely to continue, given that September is one of the market's historically worst months.

August has been a turbulent month for financial markets. Some strategists believe that volatility may continue in the coming days if the U.S. economic data points come in at unstable.

A defensive investment minimizes risk and protects your portfolio during market downturns. It involves investing in stable, low-volatility stocks that have a history of consistent performance, even during economic downturns.

Investors may remain invested in the equity world with some downside protection by investing in low-beta ETFs.