[…] it means that the Dow Jones Industrial Average — even at its recent high of 14,000 — buys you 21% less than it did when it hit 11,722 in January 2000!
And when measured against tangible assets like gold and oil, the Dow purchases even less — almost 70% less than it did seven years ago.
Quelle: US Economy in Serious Trouble Whilst Asia Booms – What it Means For Your Portfolio