This is why investing is so interesting -- and is so variable. I would tell a young guy (younger) to invest in some Google or Apple or similar type stock if they were so inclined.... For "retirees" like me -- they're non-starters because you're just depending on the growth in capital. Then in order to get any "income" out of them you have to sell... selling creates tax issues (short term or long term capital gains).
I'm glad you guys own some. I cashed out of my Apple when my wife retired 3 or so years ago and we then switched all of our investments to create income. I still love tracking these kinds of stocks though. I just don't buy them.
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