People hold different opinions towards the new year perspective. One thing people share in common is the notion of "uncertainty", especially uncertainty on tariff, on high valuation of stocks, on inflation and on economy.
In periods of uncertainty, it is crutial to have defensive positions. No defense, no offense. After we set up defensive postions, we know we will do good even if something bad haapens. With the defensive position set, we are in a good shape to find some good opportunities in growth stocks.
Another defensive strategy is to diversify the asset investment globally. The political turmoil and the high energy price problem in Europe will eventually be settled and the investment opportunities in EU are worth attention$VANGUARD FTSE CANADA INDEX ETF DEVELOPED EUROPE ALL CAP ID (VE.CA)$. With the new stimulus measures by the Chinese government,$iShares Core Hang Seng Index ETF (03115.HK)$is also a handy tool in terms of diversifying globally.