Insurance stocks are racing ahead of the market in the third quarter

Insurance stocks are racing ahead of the market in the third quarter

Financial markets have given investors several scares and head fakes this summer, but one group is emerging as a winner with a balance of fundamental improvement in its business and defensive qualities — insurance stocks. The iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) has gained 8.2% in the third quarter, compared to 2.4% for the S & P 500. The sector is beating the broader market on a year-to-date basis as well. IAK 3M mountain Insurance stocks are outperforming in the third quarter. Insurance…
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/20/insurance-stocks-are-racing-ahead-of-the-market-in-the-third-quarter.html