"Maximizing Stock Returns: The Benefits of a Fed Pause and ETF Investing Strategies in 2024"

BlackRock suggests that the period between the Federal Reserve's hiking and cutting cycles, known as the "pause" period, is an opportune time for investors to own stocks rather than keeping their cash in money market funds. Research shows that equities tend to deliver their highest average annual returns during this pause period. While cash may seem less risky, it misses out on potential opportunities in the stock market. BlackRock recommends investing in quality stocks with low leverage, stable earnings growth, and healthy balance sheets.