Stocks are increasingly their own best hedge. This chart shows why.
MarketWatch· Joseph Adinolfi· Oct 7, 2026 · 6:31 PM
For decades, investors concerned about stocks sought succor in the bond market. But these days, the best shield against an outbreak of volatility might just be owning other stocks.
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