2019 is approaching fast for investors across all sectors. The stock market has seen a rise in volatility with relatively few safe places for cautious investors to hide. Even sectors that were booming last year, such as telecommunications, healthcare, and real estate saw losses in the first half of the year. As investors attempt to protect themselves from market volatility, they have explored novel areas of investment with mixed results. Below are four trends that have seen increased investment this year. Cryptocurrency/Blockchain While extreme volatility made the headlines in early 2018, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin have seen an increased investor base as the blockchain technology they are…