RE: RE: Fellow investors opinion You are indeed correct. Gold is being manipulated by naked shorts. They will continue to sell gold they don't have until they scare enough of the ignorant/weak hands to sell back to them at lower prices. They'll use these cheap shares/gold prices to cover their shorts. When they are buying at these cheap prices, the game goes the opposite way...upwards. In my mind, 5-10 years is a great time to look for a peak in prices, but you'll be looking a much higher price in no longer than a year. It could be next week the sp begins to rise, but you have to follow the trend, and the trend as of now is lethargic for gold-related investments. The tide WILL turn, and considering we're at valuations not seen since 1998 in relation to gold stocks, I'm guessing the upward trajectory will catch many by surprise and be crazy strong. I wouldn't be shocked if the HUI saw 900+ before they stop to catch their breath for the next rise. Its all about patience and persistence. People with those 2 qualities will be the big winners of this gold bull.