As the first half of 2025 comes to a close, investors are shifting their focus towards building resilience in their portfolios. According to Matt Bartolini, head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors, many investors had “un-resilient” portfolios heading into the year, but have since sought to diversify and build risk mitigation strategies.
The recent surge in US stocks has led some investors to reconsider their allocation towards international markets, with geopolitical uncertainty in regions like the Middle East contributing to market volatility. John Davi, CIO at Astoria Portfolio Advisors, notes that commodities such as gold and oil can be safe havens during periods of uncertainty.
However, Davi cautions against placing too much emphasis on recent trading trends, highlighting that it’s still early to determine how these assets will trend in the second half of 2025. With markets expected to remain uncertain, investors are advised to prioritize thoughtful portfolio construction and consider alternative asset classes as part of an all-weather strategy.
Experts suggest that mitigating risk and diversifying portfolios will continue to be key drivers of investment decisions in 2025, particularly amid geopolitical tensions and market fluctuations.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/30/what-biggest-trades-of-2025s-first-half-suggest-about-markets-path.html