here is my plan for next 5 years:
when dow above 13000, 40% in RE, 50% cash, 10% short term trade (all short positions),
when dow above 12000, 40% in RE, 50% cash, 10% short term trade (stock, some short positions),
In current market condition: 40% in RE, 50% cash, 10% short term trade (stock, most long, one short position on a bank stock)
when dow under 11000, 40% in RE, 40% cash, 20% short term trade (stock)
when dow under 10000, 40% in RE, 20% cash, 20% short term trade (stock), 10% long term (stock)
when dow under 9000, 40% in RE, 10% cash, 20% short term trade (stock), 20% long term (stock)
when dow under 8000, 40% in RE, 10% cash, 20% short term trade (stock), 30% long term (stock)
when dow under 7000, 40% in RE, 0% cash, 20% short term trade (stock), 40% long term (stock)
when dow under 6000, 40% in RE, 0% cash, 0% short term trade (stock), 60% long term (stock)