XJO - Bear Posts only (Factors which might cause the markets to fall), page-17812

The pickup truck indicator

You dont have to be Einstein to realise, that after the generational (some would say historic) run-up in the stock market in recent years, my share portfolio has become quite valuable, further strenghtening my balance sheet.

I am often asked, "Clarkie, are you not concerned that the market might crash and your gains will evaporate?'
I reply "No, it has never happened to me, I am all out, 100% cash before that happens"
"How do you do that?"
"There are always signs, but the most reliable indicator, which has been throughly backtested and has stood the test of time is The Pickup Truck Indicator"
"How does it work"
It works like this: