You just stated another if yourself. If Tom buys back shares.
I believe there's an Audacity of Hope. Tell those small midwestern families in the 50s and 60s that gave their life savings to warren buffet. They only hoped for a brighter future. Now there so many Trust Fund Babies all over the MidWest and Grand Kids living large and driving luxury cars. I met many in college and they told me grand parents provided everything. Had to work for everything, I have.
I'm one to believe that you get in at the bottom and ride it to the top. Don't get me wrong, I know how to read TA and can trade a stock but I'm keeping a permanent position in my IRA and a trading position in my trading account.
So don't be worried for me, I'll do well and I wish you the same.
Have a great day and HOPEfully a great reading this weekend.