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Why the stock market’s biggest laggards might be your best defense against a summer selloff

Why the stock market’s biggest laggards might be your best defense against a summer selloff
MarketWatch Wednesday 08 July 2026, 15:02 UTC By Joseph Adinolfi 1 min read
Key Points

Low-volatility stocks are having a moment after a long stretch of underperformance.

Low-volatility stocks are having a moment after a long stretch of underperformance.
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