[GilGil]

You are correct. Certain market segments are about to rocket.

[FRForever]

It’s not the market that’s the problem, it’s who you’re listening to about what to buy. I opened an account last August (when I got a job that pays better) and I’m up 12% in less than a year.

I recommend the Motley Fool (www.fool.com).

[Washi]

I'm an even bigger Schlepprock (very obscure reference) when it comes to investing than you are. I transferred all of my investments into money market funds at THE VERY BOTTOM of the last crash (S&P - 700). I kept them there and completely missed the 30%-40% rebound.

I fear getting back in now because I think we are headed for another big drop (but, obviously, I'm not good at guessing these things).

If the S&P drops back to 700 or below, I can get back in.

[repub4ever1]

SPX (index of 500 largest capitalization US outfits) was at 666 in March 2009. Now it is north of 1300. Time to buy was in early 2009. Returns on your money at current prices will not be great. I unloaded all stocks and now waiting to see if QE3 rears up its ugly head. Only then I will take another swipe at stocks.

[Migraine]

No. I refuse to load up on stocks. That is just what this teetering market is waiting for — for me to get in with both feet so it can fall 5000 points on the Dow.

Sorry, been there.