Investors might be wondering where markets are headed, given the wild swings in the past month or so. In late July, both the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq dived to a low not seen since 2022 before rebounding. Global markets — including the U.S. — sharply sold off in early August before bouncing back last week.
How to trade right now Against that backdrop, Mobius says that it's time for investors to save up their cash so they can be ready to buy again, and research on companies with certain attributes. "Look for companies with little or no debt, moderate earnings growth, and high return on capital, and get ready to re-enter the market," he said. He added that a 20% allocation to cash "would make sense at this point.