This is a way to manage rising volatility in the market. This invests in low volatility stocks -- mitigating risk to the downside.

This holds 50 value stocks (Starbucks, McDonalds, etc.) They sell calls to buy puts and is actively managed. It has protected its value very well.

(A Top Pick Aug 31/18, Down 5%) This was an opportunity to diversify outside of North American markets. This has been an avoidance of concentration and downside exposure in North America.

(A Top Pick Aug 31/18, Down 10%) A tailwind of spending is behind them, however, he feels a change is coming. This sector will suffer significantly if the market moves down. Be careful.

(A Top Pick Aug 31/18, Down 7%) This was a portfolio building decision to diversify away from the FANG impact on the overall S&P index. It has protected from the sell-off of the market. Facebook has corrected by 40%, for example.

Seasonally, Nov.18-Feb.23 is the best time to buy/hold this. Lately, it's had a downturn, but resisting its 200-day moving average. It's holding the middle of its down-trend channel. He wants it to hold support. Stay away for now, but maybe buy soon.

Seasonally, it's a summer play: July 27-Nov.8 is the best time. And that happened this year. It had a parabolic run this year, and that is unsustainable. It's attractive now after a recent correction. Outperforming most oil stocks.