Keep in mind the big picture; all financial markets have corrections and the idea, if you want to make money, is to buy low and sell high. Believe or not many people do the opposite and lose their investment.
I bought gold at the $300 to $800 per oz level and also traded some and have made plenty of money out of it.
I am not an investment adviser, I am an investor and trader.
Well I honestly can't make any sense of what you are saying, In 2001 gold was $250 per oz, it is now over $1,300. As for the last 5 years, gold went from $700 to $1,900 and is now as I said over $1,300. How did gold investors get "burned big time"? Most made a good return out of it, but remember, nothing goes up in a straight line, there are corrections.
I don't take advise from anyone and neither should you. Make up your own mind.
just don't accidently freeze yourself for 1,000 years...or invested a load of money...93 cents does turn into 4.3 billion dollars on 2.25 percent compound interest
RE: Philosophy: 101
my philosophy is "life is a dream"...well I hope it is