3 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio From a Stock Market Sell-Off

Investors have been faced with some volatile market swings recently, and there are risk factors on the horizon raising questions about what comes next. Market sell-offs can be painful and are often cause for added stress in already complicated times, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your investment portfolio. With that in mind, we asked three Motley Fool contributors to profile strategies you can use to fortify your portfolio.