CASH (CASH)

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star iconAug 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 6 opinions in the last 12 months.

The experts discuss the current market conditions and the strategic importance of maintaining a cash position. With the potential for a recession and a market drawdown, some suggest increasing cash reserves, while others maintain a relatively low cash position, emphasizing the importance of breadth in the market. Cash is viewed as a double-edged sword—while it may seem unproductive to hold in inflationary times, it provides flexibility to invest when market conditions improve. The 'Bear-o-meter' is highlighted as a valuable tool for assessing risk, indicating that the market currently reflects a high-risk environment. Experts suggest a cautious approach and a focus on fundamentally sound investments as they navigate through the current market turbulence.

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Consensus
Cautious
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Valuation
Fair Value
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(A Top Pick Jan 2/09.) Only about 2%-3% in cash now.
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(A Top Pick Jan 20/09.)
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He is holding about 40% cash.
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(A Top Pick Dec 3/08. N/A.)
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(A Top Pick Jan 19/09. N/A.) His cash levels are now at a low level.
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(A Top Pick Dec 1/08. N/A) Fully invested now.
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(A Top Pick May 5/09.) Currently has zero cash.
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(Top Pick Nov 24/08) He is now fully invested. He put a lot into high yield bonds shortly afterwards.
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(A Top Pick Oct 22/08. N/A.) Dropped his holdings from about 50% to only about 3%. Thinks the economy is now recovering.
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(A Top Pick Dec 4/08. N/A.) He is now totally invested.
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Cautious. He is happy to sit on the sidelines with a little bit of cash to see what happens. 20%-30% in cash would be good. There could be a rebound in the US$ but fundamentally it will go lower.
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(A Top Pick Oct 2/08. N/A.) Suggests 30%-50% for a portfolio and if the markets do pop another 10%-12% in the US, he would be even higher as the correction will be quite severe.
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(A Top Pick Jan 19/09.)
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(A Top Pick Aug 18/09. N/A.) Market is discounting a V shaped recovery predicated upon large amounts of fiscal stimulus and even greater amounts of monetary stimulus. Feels both of these stimuli will begin to wane once we get into the summer of 2010 (?) and he expects a square root recovery. He recommends 25%-30%.
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(A Top Pick Sept 22/08. N/A.) Recovery is happening so you can now be fully invested so you should be rotating out of cash.
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