This dust-up in the Crimea may provide a small window of opportunity for equity investors to add stocks.

While the yield curve and the VIX point to a lower market, other indicators disagree. Credit spreads and short sales suggest underlying market strength.

History suggests that even major political crises, such as Pearl Harbor and 9/11, drive markets down less than 10% and for less than a few days. You can find the statistics - and current market fears - in USA Today. http://goo.gl/XblC41