October 2018 was the worst month for stocks in seven years. In a wide-ranging interview, BlackRock's chief equity strategist, Kate Moore, tells viewers what she is counselling clients, offers advice on building a portfolio that is adequately defensive, and shares her outlook on China, among other things. She also discusses traits that make for the best investors and "the number one thing" that has contributed to her career success.

The Take 15 Series is a series of short interviews with leading practitioners on timely topics focused on the investment profession.