But why would I invest in an asset class that is generally weak and falling?
Is not the aim of investing to make money; Verb Expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property, or...: "getting workers to invest in private pension funds"; "the company is to invest $12 million in its new manufacturing site" Devote (one's time, effort, or energy) to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result.
