I think we are still on a downward trend: unemployment, advertising spending down, discretionary spending down, company projects slowed or on hold, fewer cars on freeway, Costco sales strong in food and not big screens, etc.
So I am looking for the opposite of the down tipping point, but for signs of a recovery. Not to hijack your thread, however it may help in identifying your exit point.
Our nation needs to make things to grow. A return to a solid manufacturing base. With this will result in higher exports, stronger dollar, etc. Cheaper energy is a huge factor here as well.
So when I see these things happening and a backbone in our foreign policy ( read energy independence and exit from being the worlds police to ungrateful countries ) will produce a positive change in our economy and attitude.
Question: What are you going to do with your money once you exit?
Departing from the other thread of cashing out, I am inclined to play in the TIPPS or inflation adjusted treasury bonds guaranteed by the Treasury.
