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I'm still researching, but I'm leaning towards the ETF ticker DBO, which invests in Crude Oil Futures.

OK, for all of those interested, I am in the process of developing (and forever tweaking) an EXCEL-based model for my investment allocations moving forward over the next 10 years. My primary objective is Capital preservation. Given my objective and the information I have put forth about myself...

Today is the beginning of Bad, although I don't expect Real Bad, until after the US Presidential election.

Certainly risk adverse, given my age, time horizons, and 2 major corrections that we've had in the last decade (or so). It has been interesting hearing your and others' perspectives on the matter....it is certainly helping me to look in the mirror, and assess things more objectively.

Don't get me wrong, I wish I went all in @ 6,700 (or 7,500 when the signals turned and told me to do so), but I was flat out scared, and didn't pull the trigger. That said, my return pre-credit-crisis crash had been excellent, and I was lucky that I had the foresight to move to cash prior to...

Bob and Cutten, You guys both make excellent, excellent points, and I appreciate your well though-out commentary. Given that I agree with you both on many points, perhaps my best bet is to take a hybrid approach between both of your philosophies. In other words, split across asset classes...

Thank you for your constructive advice!

Sorry, but I call it Reality, based on the past and current economic conditions. I hope for you sake that you don't implode on the VDGIX. This market can turn on a dime, and when it does, watch out below!

I hear where you are coming from, BUT don't forget the massive, short-term declines that we've seen twice in the last decade (or so). That 1300% or 48% gain can be wiped out in a heartbeat. You might want to think about some profit-taking, as you have done well over the last couple of years...

Actually, this is something I am seriously considering doing again. I successfully traded closed-end, listed bond funds for 3 years, before the liquidity in that market dried up. I tried trading ES/YM for 2 months, but had 2 losing months in a row, and gave up, and moved onto other businesses...

Contemplating shorting Crude ETF as a short-term move........total disconnect on price vs. World Economic outlook, IMO.

Smart and safe move, Bob. I'm winding out of some 3-4% CD's thru beginning of 2013. Sitting mostly in 1% MM funds now. What to do, what to do.......I guess if nothing is clear cut, better to sit on my hands, and lose a little to inflation.......

Yeah, tighten your seat belts. Still, in this climate, I don't feel comfortable investing in anything.

Total disconnect between the world's economy and the equity markets. To me, a current doom & gloomer, this smells a lot like the Credit Crisis all over again.

Morale of the story.....it's nice to have lots of money and be able to afford high-priced tax attorneys and accountants. Arggh !! For what it's worth, I saw a 60 Minutes piece a couple of years ago here in the US on Bon Jovi. He is a master businessman apparently - extremely financially adept...

Yes, I agree. I have 2, 401K's.....one is a solo 401K that I have for my business, and can invest in anything I like. The other is from a past employer, which severely limits my investment choices. Lots of "Financial Experts" are touting the move to Roth, but I don't personally buy that...

I don't care if crude or oxygen are causing prices to rise, the fact remains that inflation is upon us, and the government (and media) is telling us otherwise. Pure, unadulterated bullshit, if you ask me. Also, I feel it's bubble time with equities, bonds, and commodities. Your suggestion...

Thanks for these very good suggestions. And for those of you who believe that there is no inflation out there, get a clue! Perhaps if you are not keeping a fairly meticulous budget you are immune to seeing this, but inflation is here right now, and I'm not the only one seeing it. Yes...

Farming not all that big by me. Lots of probs Wirh droughts, pesticides, & other related Wearher issues. Thanks for the suggestion.

Not talking about swing trading. Talking about testing day trading strategies with short-term data (1 min, 5 min, etc.) over a long period of time (2 - 10 years). I have used this technique many times to eliminate a particular day trading strategy, which appeared to work well over the...