2025 is likely to bring a host of unknown variables into play for investors, including ongoing geopolitical controversies around the world and a rush of new policies and priorities from the U.S. government under the second administration of Donald Trump. On the one hand, defensive plays may appeal to investors cautious about the potential impacts on the markets of escalating turmoil in the Middle East, an isolationist approach to U.S. economic development, and much more.
For those with a higher appetite for risk, though, the broad uncertainty of the investment landscape in 2025 could provide the potential for big plays and, potentially, equally sized rewards. In this environment, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with a specialized niche focus can allow investors to target a particular part of the market with precision. Keep in mind, though, that…
