In a message to Anthony about "Maestro Modem Prices!", Rod said:

RS> Its a complex argument. You can NOW make a case that with the new regime
RS> of very low inflation rates again, the old idea that real estate is
RS> always the best, particularly owner occupied housing, isnt anywhere
RS> near as true as it once was. One of the fundamentals of the financial
RS> scene is that the stock market generally looks best in a low
RS> inflation environment, But you have to remember that the stock market
RS> is considerably higher risk. Particularly owner occupied housing
RS> never has the same downside risk that the stock market does. Downside
RS> risk means risk of it dropping.

AM> IOW, higher risk shares would probably be the closest you'd get?

RS> Dont understand the question. Are you asking if they are likely to be
RS> the highest rate of return ?

Yes.

RS> True. OTOH directly investing in shares yourself isnt for the faint
RS> hearted, you need to know what you are doing rather more than with
RS> some other approaches.

But _if_ you do it right, the returns are bound to be higher, from what
I've read into your stuff deleted below.

Maybe I should become a professional gambler...

'tnt, Amfony.                                                                     
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