During uncertain times, the mindset of an investor must switch from one of wealth accumulation to wealth preservation. This switch in mindset typically calls for a reduction in a portfolio’s exposure to riskier asset classes (such as stocks) and an increase in exposure to less risky asset classes (such as cash). In times of uncertainty, cash is king. During market panics, everything tends to sell off together as investors all try to reduce their risk at the same time, the “ba