Low-Volatility Beats Momentum as Defensives Return
The post Low-Volatility Beats Momentum as Defensives Return appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Low-volatility just beat momentum over a stretch that actually matters, and defensive sectors have quietly taken the wheel. If you’ve been watching the S&P 500 lurch between AI euphoria and macro nerves, this is your sign the market’s tone is changing. This piece walks through what’s behind the defensive rotation, how low-vol stacks up against momentum, where the data confirms it, and what it could mean for tech, small caps, and even crypto liquidity. I’ll keep it practical: signals to track, ways to express or hedge the view, and the common mistakes investors make when these rotations kick off. Yes, low-volatility has started to beat momentum, and the S&P 500’s defensive rotation is back on the tape. In late June, defensive sectors led, market breadth improved, and a simple SPLV-over-MTUM look turned up. This isn’t a victory lap for the bears; it’s a nudge to reassess factor risk and conce