The US is sinking ... sinking ... sinking, page-94

The same could be said for almost any form of investment. Look at those who bought aus bank or rio stocks pre-gfc because the only way was up. Many had 50-60% of their wealth eroded and the sp is still no back to those highs. Someone is always left holding the can on all forms of investments and others continually pick the prime time to buy and ride the turn around.