If you are doing it because it makes you sleep well at night to know that while the price may go down at least it won't go to zero, again, fine to own.

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It's reassuring, you can now sleep well at night.

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The key is to have a portfolio that minimizes the chance of having to sell during a down market and that you can stick with while still being able to sleep well at night.

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