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How to Invest Amid Greece's Turmoil: You Said It

 

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Investors Friday are monitoring the latest turmoil erupting in Greece, weighing the potential for the country to spiral into default.

Greece was was unable to reach an agreement with Europe's leaders on austerity measures needed to secure another round of bailout monies, and riots have subsequently broken out in the country.

The Street asked its readers via Facebook for their thoughts on the turmoil and how they are dealing with the uncertainty as investors.

Here are some of their responses:

Kevin Luyendyk: Waiting it out.

Steve Lorke: Short Dow, S&P 500, Gold, Silver

Ruth Lordan: I am going to a Thai buddhist temple to meditate with a really holy and powerful monk.

Michael Werner: Buying gold and silver and waiting to see what happens.

David Houston: I am doing mostly short-term swing and trend trading instead of long-term buy and hold. I am watching the situation in the event I need to cash out, but I am not basing short-term trading decisions upon it.

Santhosh Kamath:Trying to stay away from Greek salad, food, etc. until they settle.

Tim Ritchey: Jumping in with both feet ... the market has been incredibly resilient in recent weeks to Euro news ... I think fear is keeping many people from moving ... sounds good ... maybe famous last words!!!

Diane Holley: Everyone else is short ... I'm long!!!

Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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