In this weekend’s edition of *Protect Your Portfolio*, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reviewed recent market activity for both U.S. and Canadian investors. While midweek volatility impacted sectors such as technology, semiconductors, and Bitcoin, long-term investors saw no significant trend changes. The biggest reversal came Friday following comments from the Fed chairman, sparking strength in gold, semiconductors, and equities while pushing the VIX lower.
Whiteside highlighted sector moves including banks, transports, real estate, and small caps rallying sharply on Friday. U.S. and Canadian ETFs hit new highs in multiple sectors, including energy, financials, and gold stocks, with technology rebounding at week’s end. Despite short-term volatility, he advised long-term investors to stay patient as the market heads into a potentially volatile period later this year, possibly extending into November or December.
Stephen Whiteside
Sunday, August 24, 2025
