Good morning Scottsmyname. Further to acouch and slick...

Good morning Scottsmyname. Further to acouch and slick diversification is a prudent consideration. Diversification however is more than simply the process of trading or investing in many markets to reduce risk. It also about isolating any direct line of reference between the assets to further dilute that risk. To optimise diversification also requires optimisation and separation of any geo-political, social and environmental risk factors. Your reference to the volatility indicator already points to your awareness of this without the need for me to remind and your understanding of the need for prudence is also evident. When looking at the volatility indicator a breakdown on a sector by sector basis if you had time may also make for an interesting review. As at now the current dominant situation is one of Investors that have been caught out with low interest rate loans in Yen that have been converted into global bonds or stocks. This has been compounded by multiple separate risk factors. To raise liquidity against potential margin calls Investors are being forced to sell en-masse. Traders are filling that void while all sectors are being indiscriminately sold down. Those assets with less lines of reference between each are however reacting different even if held within the same sector. In times of turmoil some sectors recover quicker than others for the same reason. The market place is a fluid and 3-dimensional global network and Lorenz's famous butterfly is real. Traders and Investors alike stay safe and aware. Without the utmost caution the market will destroy all and any in its path. Enjoy your day. My opinion only of course!