“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” is a piece of advice that’s easier to give than to follow.

Since 2019, stocks and bonds have often moved in tandem, with the diversification benefits of bonds especially weakening when volatility rises, according to a recent analysis by the International Monetary Fund. But spreading your money out across different types of assets is still an important risk-management strategy for investors. Enter liquid alternative investments that experts say are offering some protection against large losses in the stock market, including equity market neutrals and commodities. 

“It does seem like the US equity market keeps chugging along, but it may not continue that way forever,” said Amy…