My spreadbetting adventure

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as for the portfolio itself, how should i best hedge against the US market falling. would it be too marginal just to short the SP500? as in is it only worth it for a hedge fund with millions doing this, rather than a guy with $2K.

I'm thinking maybe going for 3 commodity futures, 3 non-market based (long on property fund for example), 4 stocks, 2 US, 2 non-US.

so 30% commodities, 30% others, 40% stocks (ideally the stocks section would comprise of about 20 stocks but due to minimumt trading restrictions 4 is realistic, although if this grows then ill introduce more)

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It all sounds pretty muddled, John. Aside from following tips, can you outline your general strategy and risk/trade management?