(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Over the past decade, it’s almost been too easy for Americans to manage their wealth. A textbook 60/40 portfolio — in its simplest incarnation, exposure to the S&P 500 Index and Treasury bonds — was an effortless winner. The U.S. boasted the world’s best stock market, and bonds, apart from offering interest income, provided a nice hedge against equity risks.Now we live in extraordinary times that demand a reshuffle. Swapping out some bonds for gold and some U.S....
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