«So that is why even though we may have certain gains if this occurs, we still hope that there will not be a trade war and a settlement will be reached.» (cnbc.com)
But he says he thinks certain gains and accomplishments — like judging schools on whether students are learning, improved graduation rates, better tests, and more rigorous standards — are ones to be proud of. (rachelsnotebook.com)
Edit: The above assumes that you actually want to invest in the long run, for modest but relatively certain gains (maybe 5 % above inflation) while accepting temporary downswings of up to 30 %. (money.stackexchange.com)