Be prepared to seize investment opportunities when market uncertainty subsides, advises Jim Cramer.

• On Tuesday, CNBC's Jim Cramer advised investors to avoid relying on optimism as a market strategy, but to be ready to act when the market recovers.
• The "Mad Money" host advised that a balanced portfolio with a significant amount of cash on hand is the best approach for success right now, as one should be prepared for the improvement of market conditions.

On Tuesday, CNBC's Jim Cramer advised investors to avoid relying on optimism as a market strategy, but to be ready to act when the market recovers.

The "Mad Money" host advised that a balanced portfolio with a lot of cash on the sidelines is the best option for being ready for the moment when things improve. However, due to uncertainty, it's important to be cautious in key sectors.

Inflation in the U.S. reached its highest levels since 1981 in March, with consumer prices increasing by 8.5% compared to the previous year. This caused a decline in the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all falling.

Cramer stated that although he believes investors should not completely abandon hope that the market will recover, he is wary of spreading "false positivity." He pointed out Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Covid shutdowns in China, and the semiconductor chip shortage as some of the main factors contributing to the market's poor performance.

As the number of problems decreases, you transition from the realm of hope to the realm of practical possibilities. I enjoy wagering on practical possibilities, which is why we have amassed a significant amount of funds for the Charitable Trust, allowing us to act swiftly when opportunities arise.

"For now, all we have is hope, which isn't a solid plan," he remarked.

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