That would just prolong the agony..DMom wrote:I hope it passes soon, I can't believe how quickly it dropped right before close. Can't they suspend trading or something?
So where is the bottom...?
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PB I think the real reason is that people have lost trust in the the stock market due to what they feel is poor management by those they trust with there $'s.packerboy wrote:So, at this level why do people sell?
Assuming you own stock that performs close to market, you are down about 40%.
Why sell now?
I mean when you hear things like the big AIG party after the bailout, and the millions that were distributed to the execs at Lehman etc..... people just can't understand why they are being fleeced while these guys walk away with what would be more then just a retirement account.
Otherwise what logical reason can you put on the wholesale devaluation of our countries wealth?
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I dont think so. I havent sold anything. If people have totally lost faith, their cash will soon be as worthless as their stocks.Can't Never Tried wrote:PB I think the real reason is that people have lost trust in the the stock market due to what they feel is poor management by those they trust with there $'s.packerboy wrote:So, at this level why do people sell?
Assuming you own stock that performs close to market, you are down about 40%.
Why sell now?
I mean when you hear things like the big AIG party after the bailout, and the millions that were distributed to the execs at Lehman etc..... people just can't understand why they are being fleeced while these guys walk away with what would be more then just a retirement account.
Otherwise what logical reason can you put on the wholesale devaluation of our countries wealth?
Anecdotes like the AIG party don't drive institutional invetsors. That stuff doesnt effect too many people but is good for viewership.
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You haven't because you are wise enough to know that it would be stupid at this point to realize a loss when you still have time on your side(not much) he he he but many don't understand that they haven't lost anything until they sell, they sell because they either fear they will have nothing left, or just don't know better.packerboy wrote:I dont think so. I havent sold anything. If people have totally lost faith, their cash will soon be as worthless as their stocks.Can't Never Tried wrote:PB I think the real reason is that people have lost trust in the the stock market due to what they feel is poor management by those they trust with there $'s.packerboy wrote:So, at this level why do people sell?
Assuming you own stock that performs close to market, you are down about 40%.
Why sell now?
I mean when you hear things like the big AIG party after the bailout, and the millions that were distributed to the execs at Lehman etc..... people just can't understand why they are being fleeced while these guys walk away with what would be more then just a retirement account.
Otherwise what logical reason can you put on the wholesale devaluation of our countries wealth?
Anecdotes like the AIG party don't drive institutional invetsors. That stuff doesnt effect too many people but is good for viewership.
I think your wrong about individual investor confidence, not sure if I can find any data to support it other then the fact the market is where it is.
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You mean a tubeeast hockey wrote:HAL predicts a bottom of 3,500 within the next two years.
I think HAL has blown a chip, personally; I'd peg it at closer to 4,500 but maybe I'm optimistic without good reason.
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I doubt it'll go that low but then who thought it would get to where we are....well besides me
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Still on the sidelines, CNT? Nothing wrong with that - if your stomach cannot stand the rollercoaster, stay in your Money Market. Just don't tell us you know where the bottom and tops of the market are. You're not that smart.Can't Never Tried wrote:Read into it as you will but this is an opportunity of a lifetime! (or at least a long time)
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Thanks AY.... Like I need you to tell me that. And who is us?AngusYoung wrote:Still on the sidelines, CNT? Nothing wrong with that - if your stomach cannot stand the rollercoaster, stay in your Money Market. Just don't tell us you know where the bottom and tops of the market are. You're not that smart.Can't Never Tried wrote:Read into it as you will but this is an opportunity of a lifetime! (or at least a long time)
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If you, or anyone gets their financial advice here..well not much I can say to that.
I will say that if you made the moves I made you'd have extra cash today!:D
I also predict that the Flyers will be good this year, and I don't hear ya yippin about that.
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You'll have to look long and far. I took CNT's advice and liquidated my entire equity portfolio and flew to the beaches of Turks and Caicos. Then I wake up and check the headlines and see I missed out on the biggest gain in the markets ever. I'm now looking for a window to jump out of - or maybe a scuba dive with sharks. On second thought, maybe I'll head back to the states and look around the Buffalo, MN area to find the clown who's handing out free investment advice and put him out of biz before he makes a 1000aire out of someone else.
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Well, if you waited that long to take action, no wonder you lost huge.AngusYoung wrote:You'll have to look long and far. I took CNT's advice and liquidated my entire equity portfolio and flew to the beaches of Turks and Caicos. Then I wake up and check the headlines and see I missed out on the biggest gain in the markets ever. I'm now looking for a window to jump out of - or maybe a scuba dive with sharks. On second thought, maybe I'll head back to the states and look around the Buffalo, MN area to find the clown who's handing out free investment advice and put him out of biz before he makes a 1000aire out of someone else.
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If you're referring to CNT's advice...he's from Rogers! Leave us Bison out of it!AngusYoung wrote:On second thought, maybe I'll head back to the states and look around the Buffalo, MN area to find the clown who's handing out free investment advice and put him out of biz before he makes a 1000aire out of someone else.
AY