Facepalm. I can pick 20 small cap stocks that have outperformed the dollar over the past year. That only makes them a good savings vehicle in hindsight.
Confusing short-term speculation with sustainable added value here.
Can you pick 20 small cap stocks which have outperformed the dollar over four years? Are there tens of thousands of merchants that will accept said stocks as payment for their products? Are there payroll systems and employees eager to accept these stocks as wages?
The fact that my post is even controversial is kind of silly if you think about it. All you're saying is, "Yeah, but!"
Confusing short-term speculation with sustainable added value here.