I am with Ray Dalio - Lots of things are brewing - maybe burnt!

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While not a fan of hedge funds, I have to agree with a lot of what Ray Dalio believes.  There are small pockets of opportunity, but it is a way different landscape versus 2010 -2015 when the "sales" were much more abundant.

I'm barely adding anything into investments.  The very few I buy are at significant discounts, but have some unrecognized strengths. It is a good time to bolster downside protection (think boring!). Time to hunker down, should a storm blow in. 

Can the markets go higher? Sure they can, but we are clearly at a relative high point in the equity markets,

It is like a frat party in full swing.  Everyone has been partying for a while now and shots of Tequila are being lined up on the bar.  No way, no how.  I would rather not have a hangover tomorrow.

Hey, when the musical chair music stops, I want my butt already in a chair!  This isn't the time and place to be the super hero.

 

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