All of that may have you wondering: Should my portfolio include some green stuff?
Yes and no, says Amy Arnott, a portfolio strategist at Morningstar Research Services. “I think a lot of people have been tempted to load up on cash, but there’s still a pretty big opportunity cost in terms of long-term growth,” she says.
“Instead of loading up, people should think about using cash appropriately, for emergency funds and short-term spending goals.”