Yahoo Finance comparative charts show SQQQ outperforming other inverse ETFs over the past five sessions, as tech earnings pressure mounts. Such performance underscores its role in tactical hedging strategies. According to data from S3 Partners, short sellers amassed $5.6 billion on wagers against AI-linked companies in just two trading sessions. Investors should focus on areas that offer low volatility or consistent income investing. Low volatility ETFs like iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF USMV have the potential to outpace the broader market in the event of turmoil, providing significant protection to the portfolio. These funds include more stable stocks that have experienced the least price movement in their portfolio. USMV has a Zacks ETF Rank #2 (Buy) (read: Low Volatility ETFs to Bet on Amid Market Turmoil). Dividend-paying securities are major sources of consistent income for investors when returns from the equity market are at risk. This is especially true as these stocks offer the best of both worlds — safety in the form of payouts and stability in the form of mature companies that are less volatile to large swings in stock prices. The companies that offer dividends generally act as a hedge against economic uncertainty and provide downside protection by offering outsized payouts or sizable yields regularly. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF VIG, having a Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy), seems a solid pick. According to Yahoo Finance trends, SQQQ has been closely tracking Nasdaq’s negative momentum. Analysts warn that geopolitical tensions could further strengthen bear positions in leveraged inverse ETFs.