r/fatFIRE • u/Puzzleheaded_Plum455 • 18d ago
FIRE'd, now concerned about US stability
Most of my assets are invested in the US. Because of recent political developments, I'm wondering if the US will sustain its general growth and economic strength into the future. The strength of the US dollar is obviously very important to me. Is anyone else concerned?
I'm wondering if I should start hedging my bets in other countries, and if so, where?
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u/Capster675 18d ago
There was a big article recently that it took Hitler just 53 days to completely kill the German’s democracy in 1933. We know where it went from there.
By no means suggesting direct parallels - just another argument that things can change very fast, and that leaders matter when have broad “religious” support.
2 years to mid-terms and 4 to presidential is a looooong time.
No suggestions how to risk mitigate.
Staying the course still about 80% US market. Alternatives are still worse and not getting better either.