How investors can ready their portfolios for a recession: ‘You’re looking for balance,’ expert says

How investors can ready their portfolios for a recession: ‘You’re looking for balance,’ expert says


Key Points
  • Economic forecasters have raised the odds of a U.S. recession amid an escalating trade war.
  • Investors shouldn’t act emotionally if trying to prepare their portfolios for a downturn.
  • Fundamentals like asset allocation and diversification are generally the most important considerations, advisors said.



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