Q2 Outlook – Preparing for a Rockier Road (Video)

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Q2 Outlook – Preparing for a Rockier Road (Video)

The first quarter of 2012 saw the Dow climb 8% amid relatively low market volatility. Can the smooth ride continue? Russ Koesterich, iShares Chief Investment Strategist, explains why we might be in for a bumpier ride in Q2, and he identifies which segments of the market tend to fare better in periods of higher volatility.

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