re: Dividend play for long term (30+ yrs) vs Index

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Downside protection? It lost 30%. How is that for downside protection? Hell, the S&P 500 which is 100% equity loss 38% and you are bragging about only losing 30% with 50/50?

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I don't want to get in a pissing match here, rarely post much, and don't know the players in this thread, but what do you suggest? So far you've attacked another, but offered no alternative. I don't have the time to manage my money the way I should which is something I'm not proud of, so I read these threads sometimes to get ideas. It frustrates me that nearly every thread turns into someone trying to tear down someone else. It's a message board, it's inevitable, but be constructive....give me something better.