Counter-examples include anything that you actual want for its intrinsic value. E.g., Housing for Living In. Buy a house that you can afford and that you want

Counter-examples include anything that you actual want for its intrinsic value. E.g., Housing for Living In. Buy a house that you can afford and that you want to live in for the rest of your life. Drops 100% in value? Who cares? Your best case scenario was passing away in the house in any case. Goes up in value? Actually... that could be a bad thing... might mean more taxes.