...of all this "realistic, factual, opinionated" talk of dire global economics. PHD economists are not able to accurately predict forecasts let alone find any substantive agreement. Opinions are just that whether they are informed or not. Talk of mitigating risk on the venture is kinda bizzare to me. Convert to cash, buy bonds, or buy blue chips. Bear in mind (yes...pun) traders love the uncertainty and emotionality that novice investors often demonstrate so they can churn profit. The paranoia seems to be seeping into this board.................Kerry/kcopper9