trashcanistan
n.— «Be sure to have exposure to international economies. You don’t have to buy shares in the Trashcanistan Fund to be a global investor.» —“Forecast 2000 Profits are strong. Inflation is tame. Are we in a New Era? Sure. But you still need a smart strategy to cash in” by Michael Sivy Money Magazine Jan. 1, 2000. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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