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Mar 08 2016
Stock Market

Is Defense Overpriced?

  • Mar 8, 2016

Relative valuations of Staples and Utilities sectors already reflect a “flight to quality” effect. Investors looking to add some economic/stock market defense should focus on the cheaper Health Care groups.

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Doug Ramsey / Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager

Doug Ramsey Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager

Doug is the Chief Investment Officer of The Leuthold Group, LLC, and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Leuthold Core Investment Fund and the Leuthold Global Fund.

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