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Shelter from the storm with high-quality stocks

Last year ended on a high note for US stocks, which were in their third year of double-digit returns. Large caps were up over 20% and the S&P 500 was up over 100% over three years. However, 2022 has presented a more challenging environment. While pandemic-related risks have reduced, new headwinds such as inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions are affecting investors’ sentiment.

US equity markets have responded by

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