# Stock Markets, Tariffs, Coronavirus

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stock-markets-tariffs-coronavirus/848451>\
**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [February 24, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stock-markets-tariffs-coronavirus/848451 "2020-02-24T21:02:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stock-markets-tariffs-coronavirus/848451/182 "2020-03-13T16:47:18Z")

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> [@JohnT](#):
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> I completely refute Octopuses assertion. The markets are still in free fall, so now is the right time to _hold_.
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> And I refute the “10 year horizon” statement of “any time is a good time to buy” as one can look at DJIA history and find 10-year flat periods with ease.
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> My grandparents started investing in 1934. I think that made a helluva difference in their returns than if they started investing in 1924.

Unlike those who advocate for a nanny state I believe you have the choice to manage your life as you wish. My advice is still much better than those who hyperventilate every time a headline has bold letters and an exclamation point.

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