As Recession Fears Loom, Ray Dalio Releases ETF Following His Famed All Weather Investment Strategy

Investors' worries have multiplied in recent weeks as President Donald Trump's plan for tariffs on imports took shape -- and settled in a form that could weigh heavily on U.S. companies, consumers, and the economy. Trump announced the full plan last week, involving various levels of tariffs on imports from countries around the world. From a baseline tariff of 10% for most countries to levels (at this writing) reaching 54% and 32% for China and Taiwan, respectively, the duties were deeper than investors and analysts expected.The concern is that these tariffs, paid by U.S. companies that import the raw materials or finished goods, will weigh on corporate profits. Consumers, facing higher prices on everything from fruit to electronics, will have less to spend on discretionary items. On top of this, economic data has already shown some signs of weakness. For example, U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fourth month in March, and a measure of activity in the services industry slowed to its lowest since June 2024.All this has prompted economists to say a recession is on the way. Many corporate leaders consider a recession to already have arrived, BlackRock chief Larry Fink said this week at an event in New York. In this context, billionaire hedge fund giant Ray Dalio's recent release of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that could help investors weather any potential storm looks particularly timely. Let's take a closer look.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool