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Entering 2025, many investors were facing a very different set of risks. While tariffs have now — justifiably — taken center stage in many market watchers' list of concerns, concentration risk still lingers.

The market is experiencing a sector rotation from consumer discretionary stocks like Starbucks to consumer staples stocks like Kroger. This shift is driven by reactions to President Trump's reindustrialization efforts, tariff uncertainties, and a re-pricing of tech stocks. Investors should consider reallocating their portfolios to include more consumer staples to mitigate risks associated with current market volatility.

We highlight some defensive investment strategies for investors amid the ongoing chaos.

Here, we highlight five safe-haven ETFs that investors should consider adding to their portfolios as trade fears continue to escalate.

With the S&P 500 officially in correction territory and mounting fears that tariffs and trade wars will lead to a nasty economic downturn, it's not too difficult to envision the 10% drawdown turning into a 20% one.

Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The consumer discretionary sector has felt pressure due to recessionary concerns on top of pricing inflation from potential tariffs.

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning has, in many ways, revolutionized the financial markets.

Look at ETFs to safeguard your portfolio as declining consumer confidence, sluggish growth and persistent inflationary pressures increase the likelihood of the U.S. economy slipping into a recession in 2025.

Consumer staples stocks should be well-positioned as the overall economy slows down. I am not a fan of the XLP ETF, however, due to its significant exposure to retail stocks. I am buying individual consumer staples stocks at present valuations, but I'm taking a pass on this particular fund.

Talk about a topsy-turvy market. Tuesday's tariffs sparked more market jitters.