I am not sure if the stock will get back to an all time high, but I think it will get back to a price close to where it was at before the collapse. I have more money then the average college student. I drink stella instead of natty light and makers mark instead of wild turkey. Petroleum internships supply you with a lot of spending money. I have 2k invested in the stock BBDA and wouldn't be bothered if the stock tanks and goes to 0. It was my version of going to Vegas and placing $500 on black. (After flight costs) The majority of my money is being invested safely with very little risk. I have a Reservoir Engineering exam at 2 so I will continue conversation later. Where are you from and what is your profession? You seem to know a lot about the stock market.