How Carry Trades & Market Fragility Impact Investors
Financial markets have felt more fragile recently with investors concerned about the economy and the possibility that the Fed may be behind on cutting rates. While there is heightened market uncertainty, the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow are still up 13%, 12%, and 6% with dividends this year. This is a reminder that while market swings are never pleasant, looking past short-term volatility is the best way for investors to stay focused on their goals. This video explains Carry Trades - an unknown strategy to the novice investor - until the Yen Carry Trade was cited as a factor in the August market sell-off.