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Old 02-08-2008, 05:33 PM   #27
HungLikeJesus
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Originally Posted by lookout123 View Post
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to be serious though, i have a long term focus with investments. typically commodities are not good long term investments. they are excellent for trading in the short term, but can leave you flat or down over the long haul.

gold? everyone loves it now, but look at the track record if you'd purchased it 20 years ago.

oil? same story.

real estate? can find some great stories there, but look at the longer term.

Compare those to a decent conservative growth fund.
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I'll let you know how it works out (OPGSX).
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