Can the QQQ ETF Protect Your Income in a Volatile Market?

We're quickly approaching the fourth quarter of 2025, and this year is showing no signs of letting up. War in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East, weakening employment numbers, and increasing signs of a recession mean some volatile times may lie ahead. While nobody wants it to happen, investors should prepare for a period of market instability.Currently, the CBOE Volatility Index, also called the fear index, is at 15.2 as of this writing -- indicating a relative lack of investor concern right now -- and that's down 15% year to date. But this can change quickly. In April, the VIX topped 45, which was the highest it's been since the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool