http://finance.yahoo.com/news/The-Great-Depression-and-etfguide-1598524595.html/print?x=0

It's been said (and perhaps you are getting tired of hearing it) that history may not repeat itself, but it certainly rhymes. Furthermore, those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

If there is just one time you want to take a lesson from history, it is RIGHT NOW. The parallels between today and the Great Depression are numerous and strikingly similar. This 5-minute history lesson might be the best investment you'll ever make.

Watch out! Even this rally parallels the Great Depression

The first leg of the Great Depression reduced the Dow Jones (DJI: ^DJI) by 48%. The first leg of the 2007 bear market reduced the Dow Jones by 53%. Both times, the initial declines were followed by powerful and persistent rallies.

Every recession is compared to 1930s, be it this or be it the Dot Com. Without getting into the debate, perhaps you should read this because this is what is happening in TICKS:
http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article13288.html

Regards
Ashish

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