See, I like this question, because it brings out the "prepper" in me, which is like, OG Q status. But, people (I believe) are equating two different things. Assets vs money.
What should you be INVESTING in? Well, if you're just talking straight up stock market money, then tech and government. Sounds counter productive since tech and government are potentially the two literal things that are going to potentially topple, but they are also the two things to go substantially up. I personally think it's a little late in the game for that play (investing in it. I think you should have already had your money in it), so I would just move your money out of anything risky right now and let it sit. If you are a hardcore believer (which is awesome, we all should be), then you'll agree, that there's either less or no harm in two weeks of sitting, then reinvest when you feel comfortable. If you're super crazy up on something right now and don't want to divest and lose more potential, then don't. But regular stuff that might be up or down depending, maybe move it out and just wait for a week or two.
Now, what ASSETS should you be investing in? Well... That's where it depends again on how far the rabbit hole you want to go down. Are you expecting to be trading handies for cigarettes and coffee in the next month? If not, then don't worry too much. Just get yourself a 3-10 day supply of food and water for yourself and your family and you're good to go. Frankly, that's what you should have in general on just a normal basis.
If you are a little on the more extreme side and want to have "trade and barter items" available, then take that as you wish. Vices are always a good bet. Tobacco, alcohol, and drugs (prescription pain killers) are general go-to's. I personally DONT think the whole world will come crashing down in 10 days. (In the sense that we need to have all that ready at least.) Meaning I think rule of law will still be widely accepted, so I am a bit more in the middle. I have food, water and security/protection for myself and my family (don't forget about pets) for about 4-6 months. This goes for soap, electricity (renewable), and other essentials as well. Do I think I'm going to use any of that? Highly likely no. But it's not hard to prepare slowly over time and just be generally prepared. So, again, I think it's a little late in the game to be scrambling for tangibles, but I think you can get some food/water/toiletries and essentials for your family and call it good. If you have a means of protection and communication even better.
And finally, ammo and cash. This is a mix of tangible and funds. Ammo obviously being important if you ever had to USE your firearm, and cash being important due to power outages not allowing card readers or banking systems to work, even while the rule of law is widely still around and followed. Hope that makes sense and I didn't ramble too much.
TLDR;
Cash is king, maybe make less risky stock decisions for the time being. Metals and stuff are probably fine.
Food, water, and essentials (meds, etc), for your family are paramount (3-10 days at least).
Ammo and communication are smart to have as well.
Other trade items if you want to go a little more hardcore.
See, I like this question, because it brings out the "prepper" in me, which is like, OG Q status. But, people (I believe) are equating two different things. Assets vs money.
What should you be INVESTING in? Well, if you're just talking straight up stock market money, then tech and government. Sounds counter productive since tech and government are potentially the two literal things that are going to potentially topple, but they are also the two things to go substantially up. I personally think it's a little late in the game for that play (investing in it. I think you should have already had your money in it), so I would just move your money out of anything risky right now and let it sit. If you are a hardcore believer (which is awesome, we all should be), then you'll agree, that there's either less or no harm in two weeks of sitting, then reinvest when you feel comfortable. If you're super crazy up on something right now and don't want to divest and lose more potential, then don't. But regular stuff that might be up or down depending, maybe move it out and just wait for a week or two.
Now, what ASSETS should you be investing in? Well... That's where it depends again on how far the rabbit hole you want to go down. Are you expecting to be trading handies for cigarettes and coffee in the next month? If not, then don't worry too much. Just get yourself a 3-10 day supply of food and water for yourself and your family and you're good to go. Frankly, that's what you should have in general on just a normal basis.
If you are a little on the more extreme side and want to have "trade and barter items" available, then take that as you wish. Vices are always a good bet. Tobacco, alcohol, and drugs (prescription pain killers) are general go-to's. I personally DONT think the whole world will come crashing down in 10 days. (In the sense that we need to have all that ready at least.) Meaning I think rule of law will still be widely accepted, so I am a bit more in the middle. I have food, water and security/protection for myself and my family (don't forget about pets) for about 4-6 months. This goes for soap, electricity (renewable), and other essentials as well. Do I think I'm going to use any of that? Highly likely no. But it's not hard to prepare slowly over time and just be generally prepared. So, again, I think it's a little late in the game to be scrambling for tangibles, but I think you can get some food/water/toiletries and essentials for your family and call it good. If you have a means of protection and communication even better.
And finally, ammo and cash. This is a mix of tangible and funds. Ammo obviously being important if you ever had to USE your firearm, and cash being important due to power outages not allowing card readers or banking systems to work, even while the rule of law is widely still around and followed. Hope that makes sense and I didn't ramble too much.
TLDR;
Cash is king, maybe make less risky stock decisions for the time being. Metals and stuff are probably fine. Food, water, and essentials (meds, etc), for your family are paramount (3-10 days at least). Ammo and communication are smart to have as well. Other trade items if you want to go a little more hardcore.
Hope that helps! Stay safe.