Stocks sit near record highs amid troubling headlines, leaving investors caught between resilient fundamentals and persistent skepticism over how long the rally can last.
" The essence of investment management is the management of risks, not the management of returns."
― Benjamin Graham
The Through Line: With stocks near all-time highs despite a backdrop of concerning headlines, investor psyches are understandably disheveled by the dissonance. Economic fundamentals remain broadly supportive (for now), but a not-so-vague skepticism regarding the advance’s durability remains. We examine a few of the most prominent fears under different lights, and highlight moves that can potentially help ease the discomfort.