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Utility, consumer stocks can play defense when market volatility spikes

Barbell approach can help advisers manage through the volatile first quarter earnings season without ditching stocks altogether.

With the price of oil falling and stock market volatility climbing, extra emphasis on portfolio defense might be in order, at least for the near term.
“I don't think this will be the way it is all year, but if you're expecting more volatility or a sell-off at some point, getting defensive will

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