Getty Smooth sailing?Now is not the time, historically, to get excited about stocks. The July to October span has proven to be a loser, on average, over the past 30 years, and the current rally is feeling stretched. Then there’s the geopolitical circus. Nobody would blame you for shutting down your trading screens, ordering a fizzy drink with a pink umbrella and planting yourself unapologetically in the nearest hammock. Some long time market observers are even asking whether we’ve reached “the point of maximum financial risk”.via