Again, the 17% growth has to be considered with time in mind. If I guarantee you a 1000% return on your investment, would you give me a random amount of money?

Again, the 17% growth has to be considered with time in mind. If I guarantee you a 1000% return on your investment, would you give me a random amount of money? Probably not, if this happens in 50 years, but very likely if it's in 5.