There is the problem as gains seldom keep pace with drops and that is why long term investors at the correct age are not to worry while older folks may not realize anything but loss. I don't see much positive in the comments and predictions for the markets for 2019 and 2020. But those are no more than predictions. I am thinking about cashing out of my SEP IRA and invest as I see fit instead of Merrill Lynch because for one it is a very conservative portfolio and if the market turns around I don't want to be conservative. It is a very small portion of my money so if I guess wrong it is no big deal.