Market volatility trap? This investment strategy may hurt investors
By CNBC
February 21, 2026, 11:31 AM EST
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(CNBC): Financial experts caution retail investors against focusing solely on income and defensive trades during market volatility.
Financial professionals advise against an income-focused approach in the current market environment, warning against yield-chasing and emphasizing a total return-oriented strategy that considers goals and risk tolerance first. They suggest balancing attractive yield with long-term capital appreciation rather than chasing maximum possible yield, to avoid what they call a “yield trap.”
