Conundrum. Pull out of stocks and put where? Cash? Inflation makes that a loser. Bank savings/CDs? The interest they offer is pitiful vs inflation, but better than a mattress in some regards. Physical gold? I have some (or had...boat accident), but right now, it's kind of a pain to turn back into cash, although it could perhaps BE cash when we go full Zimbabwe.
The free world we knew is crumbling. I have no ideas. Pray. Know how to farm or live off the land.
Or take the chip.
Back in the market, just avoid wash sale rules. The point is to take your gains to date at the lower rate.