The markets' swift downdraft is historic in how quickly it occurred. I would attribute a large portion of it to the exponential growth in the application of computers in trading and money management. While it is clear there are going to be earnings downdrafts in the next few quarters, computers
"During such scary periods, you should never forget two things: First, widespread fear is your friend as an investor, because it serves up bargain purchases. Second, personal fear is your enemy. It will also be unwarranted. Investors who avoid high and unnecessary costs and simply sit for an
