doc idiot wrote:
agip wrote:… everyone is different...
Exactly right. I’m concerned about protecting my nest egg for near future retirement. Hence protective mode. I’m not trying to speak on behalf of anyone other than myself. If I give that impression, forgive me, it’s not my intent.
I don’t think anybody should ignore the potential down side, but we should each weigh its potential according to our own risk tolerance. If Igy’s fantasy comes true, we could credibly see negative two year returns from February 27, 2020. Not saying that will happen, but it might, and that would be a bummer for some people.
That's what bonds are for