US equities (^GSPC, ^DJI, ^IXIC) faced a tough week last week with volatility (^VIX) on a roller coaster ride, although markets were able to recover, closing relatively flat. Although investors remain firm on an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in September, a large swath of economic data still lies between now and then that could rock the market and change the Fed's mind, resulting in more volatility. No matter the result, are there strategies that could benefit investors' portfolios? How can investors balance their portfolio during these turbulent times?

AlphaSimplex Chief Research Strategist Kathryn Kaminski joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi for Opening Bid to give insight into recent volatile week the market faced, what can be learned from the experience, and how investors should position themselves for the next couple of weeks.

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