Core Insights - Market fear often leads investors to cash, but it can also create trading opportunities if approached strategically [1][3] Market Indicators - The CBOE Volatility Index ($VIX) has risen above 20, indicating increased investor anxiety [3] - The CNN Fear & Greed Index has dropped to its most fearful reading of the year, prompting many investors to retreat [3] Sector Performance - Certain sectors are outperforming despite overall market fear, particularly healthcare, energy, materials, and consumer staples [4][5][8] - Energy stocks have increased by approximately 21% over the past three months, materials by around 17%, and consumer staples by roughly 11.5% [8] Healthcare Sector Analysis - The healthcare sector has shown modest overall gains, but specific subsectors are gaining momentum, including medical services, medical devices, dental supply companies, and large-cap pharmaceuticals [6][9] - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is highlighted as a defensive safe-haven stock, attracting attention during market uncertainty [10]

Want a faster way to find trading opportunities? Fidelity’s Kate Ward shows you how use the Market Scanner tool as a stock screener to monitor active securities on Fidelity Trader+™ Desktop. In this video, you’ll learn how to scan for the most active stocks in real time, switch between trading sessions, and filter by various technical indicators. By the end, you’ll know how to launch a trade ticket directly from the scanner to stay on top of market activity. 00:33 Market scanner basics 01:05 Reviewing diffe ...