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THE FEAR
| January 20th, 2026 at 11:11:17 PM permalink | |
| missedhervee Member since: Apr 23, 2021 Threads: 158 Posts: 5471 | I fear the weakening and possible collapse of the US dollar. All of my investments are in US dollars. I am mulling over moving some into other non-dollar based forms of investment in the near future. Assuming one or more of you are familiar with such things: what would you suggest as diversified Safe Havens? see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iHuk5G1h-I |
| January 21st, 2026 at 5:43:55 AM permalink | |
| Gandler Member since: Aug 15, 2019 Threads: 30 Posts: 5250 | When you say all of your investments are in US dollars? Do you mean literally cash hoarding? Or just US based? |
| January 21st, 2026 at 11:26:04 AM permalink | |
| missedhervee Member since: Apr 23, 2021 Threads: 158 Posts: 5471 | A mix. bank accounts, CD's, mutual funds, ETF's, stocks held in my name, and an annuity. Not in true panic mode but I suspect it makes sense to diversify some of my portfolio out of US dollar-based investments. |
| January 21st, 2026 at 12:32:50 PM permalink | |
| SOOPOO Member since: Feb 19, 2014 Threads: 25 Posts: 5730 |
Stocks may currently be valued in US dollars, but they are most definitely based on the value of the company, not the US dollar. If you buy a stock that trades in Euros, it probably has similar risk to stocks that trade in dollars. I think people with your fear believe that gold is the place to be. And some in crypto as well. You do realize if you buy even a 100% foreign stock ETF, it will be ‘valued’ in dollars on your portfolio statement? I’m no expert on opening a bank account overseas based in Euros or Baht or Aus $, but if you want to I’m sure it’s possible. |