BALT ETF

Wall Street falters at the start of September. The weak trend is likely to continue, given that September is one of the market's historically worst months.

August has been a turbulent month for financial markets. Some strategists believe that volatility may continue in the coming days if the U.S. economic data points come in at unstable.

Investors may remain invested in the equity world with some downside protection by investing in low-beta ETFs.

A defensive investment minimizes risk and protects your portfolio during market downturns. It involves investing in stable, low-volatility stocks that have a history of consistent performance, even during economic downturns.

For investors seeking exposure to alternative sources of income rather than equity and bonds, an allocation to low-beta ETFs could be the safest, for as long as the uncertainty lingers.

Safeguarding against downside risks remains an evergreen strategy for investors this year, with ETFs that offer a "buffer" increasingly in demand.

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