Thats it.  Better to have something that might look like nothing than something that actually is nothing....at least for joe average.  If you’re in the game as a pro or semi-pro and have the wherewithall to game the system in an optimal way then have at it.  But for joe average that is looking to capitalize on what may be a relatively rare opportunity then stick with the shares and be happy if it pays off.  And it’s true, you don’t know what might rise from the ashes if things don’t work out (again) this time around.  If time is on your side then things may well work out in the long run......but hopefully it won’t come to that.