Chris Vermeulen Sees "Healthy" Correction Coming, Offers Case in Holding Cash

Schwab Network | March 18, 2026 at 05:30 PM UTC
Bearish 95% Confidence
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Key Points

  • US equities (S&P 500, Nasdaq) have been trading sideways for six months, struggling to gain traction.
  • Rising precious metals (February spike) and energy stocks (all-time highs) indicate market chaos, uncertainty, and risk.
  • The market is technically 'running out of steam' and is due for a 'healthy correction' to cleanse itself.
  • Money is flowing into safer assets like utilities (outperforming) and the US Dollar, with a potential 10-20% upside for the Dollar Index.
  • The 'Asset Revesting' strategy involves stepping aside from declining asset classes and holding cash as a powerful position, waiting for low-risk, high-opportunity setups.

AI Summary

Chris Vermeulen foresees a 'healthy' correction in US equities, citing six months of sideways trading for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, international money flows, and rising commodity prices as indicators of market uncertainty. He advocates for an 'Asset Revesting' strategy, currently holding cash and favoring the US Dollar, which he believes has significant upside potential as a safe haven during an equity market pullback.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 95%
Consensus Bearish 95%