Chasing This Rally Boosts the Need for Protection

Published on August 17, 2026

Reasons to be wary about stocks are quickly disappearing and a Goldilocks scenario looks increasingly likely. That’s precisely why it’s a perfect time to hedge against a market priced for perfection.

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