At any rate, I have been slowly moving my US positions to cash and I am now thinking this:
Since the US is clearly moving from a developed nation with respect for law and order for all, to a developing nation / banana republic status would I not be better off to simply move my US investments into cheaper emerging market investments?
My income is such that I invest in my mortgage and food, plus transit to get to work. But for you who know what you are talking about, the Mexican peso might be worthwhile:
https://www.fxstreet.com/news/usd-mxn-mexican-peso-rises-to-the-highest-since-december-201702021938Help Mexico resist Trump, and make money at the same time. Win/Win, right?
(Yeah, you are no doubt ROFL'ing at my investment advice)