Key insights
- The author expresses a strong distrust in the US stock market, viewing it as a 'radioactive casino' and has moved investments outside the US for over a year. They are seeking alternative markets or strategies for rebuilding a portfolio with lower risk tolerance, questioning the value of returning to the US market given current perceptions. This sentiment, while personal, reflects a broader potential for capital flight or reduced domestic investment if such distrust becomes widespread, potentially impacting US market liquidity and valuations.
I used to think that I was responsible with money because I kept it in index funds and bonds, no options or leverage ever, but I wasn’t, it was my tuition money, stuff that I would need intact in less than a year, it was stupid. Eventually I did sell everything and things ended up working out for the better, it was a very cheap lesson, but an important one nonetheless.
I’ve been outside the US market for over a year now, craving to put something, anything, and let the magic happen, but I couldn’t afford it. Well, now things are just a bit better, and I’m thinking I could rebuild my portfolio now, but there’s just one problem: I do NOT trust the US stock market whatsoever, not even close, that shit is a radioactive casino and the chances of making it big are not enough for my risk tolerance.
So, as the title says: where should I park my money, if not the US? Is there any country at all that is not royally fucked in one way or another? Is there any value in going back into the US market when you don’t like too much risk? I’m not arguing about the AI bubble popping or the current wars or whatever else, that’s crystal ball shit, I mean right here right now, where would you invest your money? Which market? Index funds/bonds or individual stocks?