How investors are positioning in ETFs amid market volatility

• Investors are rotating into higher-quality income ETFs and hedged equity plays to limit volatility.
• There is continued interest and strong performance in energy ETFs, with examples like XLE and VDE mentioned.
• Investors are trimming equity risk and bond duration, moving away from volatile technology names due to concerns about liquidity, Fed rate hikes, and potential recession.
• Crypto markets are affected by reduced liquidity and slow legislative progress, leading to a 'chop range' for Bitcoin.

The discussion focuses on how investors are repositioning their ETF portfolios amidst market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and economic concerns. Investors are shifting away from high-beta tech stocks towards higher-quality income and hedged equity ETFs, particularly in the energy sector, while also trimming bond duration. Crypto markets are also experiencing reduced liquidity and legislative uncertainty.