Deflation has actually been in place for the past 15-years. (Blue line on graph below)
Slowly but surely, assets are becoming worth less.
Compare the current Market decline due to the Chinese Corona Virus with the recent Financial Market collapse of 2007-2009. We currently still have a ways to go Down if we are to match that collapse. (Red arrow)
My portfolio (including every account I have .. College Fund, Retirement Fund, short-term accounts) is:
- 1/4 Down positions
- Put options
- Bearish Call Credit Option Spreads
- Inverse Index ETFs
- 3/4 Cash
