When is Cash Good?

Why would cash be able to beat other types of investments? When dealing with a volatile market like we’re currently experiencing, cash can become an important asset class.Going to cash means selling investments and putting the money on temporary hold as you evaluate the markets. It’s basically a movement to a safety method as you evaluate the market, waiting to redeploy your money when the markets start looking good.In this episode of the Secure Your Retirement podcast, we explain the benefits of going to cash and share examples of when it has worked out for our clients. Listen in to learn why you shouldn’t be worried about not earning anything when sitting in cash because the purpose of it is to not lose money.    In this episode, find out:The difference in the cash conversation between an active and a passive money manager.The meaning of going to cash and why it’s a movement to safety strategy.Cash is king when other assets are going down and cash remains neutral.The power of cash in protecting you from losing money even though you’re not earning.How we went into cash and then back into the money markets safely during the 2020 pandemic.The dates on the recent market volatility and our decision to go fully in cash.Our objective of buying when we see demand and selling when the demand goes away.Tweetable Quotes:“You’re either risk-on, and you’re fully invested in the market, or you’re risk-off, and you’re fully in cash.”- Murs Tariq“If cash is neutral and it’s not going up or going down and if other assets are going down and cash is not, then cash is king.” - Radon StancilResources:If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement!To access the course, simply visit POMWealth.net/podcast.