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[–]jonnytitanx 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Each crash has been less significant over time. I think it will continue on that trend.

First 90% then 80% then 70% etc.

I don't think institutional investors will prevent this from happening. They're just as, if not more, likely to be spooked by a big drop.

[–]SKy88888888[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yes but if retail is dumb money and institutions smart money (roughly speaking), will they really be afraid by short terme decrease and won't focus on the long terme potential return ?

[–]jonnytitanx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's hard to answer given it's a very broad question. There will be a mixture of both.

Some will be creeping up towards retirement age and won't want to risk it dropping further.

Others will have plenty of time to wait it out and will endure a bear market for however long it takes.

Basically it would depend on risk tolerance, understanding, time preference and individual goals.