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Old 10-16-2008, 18:29   #4
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Originally Posted by Jack Moroney View Post
Concur. But then look at the bright side, I will be able to carry forward capital losses for the foreseeable future if I decide to dump some of these holdings
I hear what you're saying, Colonel Moroney. Still, all things considered, I guess I would rather pay the taxes.

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There is always risk in investing in something that you can't control and it depends on what your buying; I increased my holdings with a buy late yesterday and I will likely make another buy next month. The long term approach I take in investing, 20+ years, makes this a good time to invest imo. You have your opinion and I have mine
And I wish you luck, Sir. If I may be permitted a cliché, markets and horse races are all about opinion.

But perhaps you would be willing to share a hint about where you're seeing some particularly good values?
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