Bonds went down in August. One or the other, else the rainbow stew isn't secure. And since few investors are interested in adding to their bond positions until they see the market stabilize, most sell orders don't get executed. But, for the next year or so, avoid stocks, bonds, and gold. We are in a global deflation.
Cash is king.
But only cash that preserves its value. US Treasury bills are fine for now. The dollar appears to be peaking. The Swiss franc may, for the first time in years, be a good investment. But as for the free bubble-up and the rainbow stew, don't you believe it.