Here is a transcript of Bob Brinker's "Act Immediately" Bulletin that he sent to subscribers October 2000.
Oct-16-2000
11:35AM
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"Bob Brinker's MARKETIMER
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SUBSCRIBER BULLETIN
FROM MARKETIMER
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MARKETIMER is projecting a significant countertrend rally which is expected to be led by the Nasdaq 100 Index. We expect this rally to persist over a period of approximately 2-4 months, and to generate Nasdaq gains in excess of 20% from the vicinity of the recently established Nasdaq closing low point.
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We view this projected Nasdaq rally as a significant trading opportunity for MARKETIMER subscribers seeking potential short-term capital gains. Our clear vehicle of choice for this opportunity is the Nasdaq 100, which is traded on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol QQQ.
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We recommend MARKETIMER subscribers with aggressive objectives invest 30% to 50% of existing CASH RESERVES in the QQQ shares in order to exploit this opportunity. Also, we recommend subscribers with conservative investment objectives invest 20% to 30% of CASH RESERVES in the QQQ shares in order to take advantage of this opportunity.
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MARKETIMER will provide follow up guidance for this short-term opportunity in regular monthly editions, and, if necessary, in follow up bulletins.
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We recommend subscribers interested in taking advantage of this recommendation act immediately.
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P.O. Box XXX/ Irvington, NY 10533/ phone: 914-XXX-2655/ Editor: Robert J. Brinker"
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Bob Brinker recommended that subscribers use "cash reserves" taken from "model portfolios" in January 2000--although, he did not take responsibility for this trade in the "official" record of these "model portfolios."
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Brinker intended this trade for "conservative" subscribers, as well "aggressive," albeit at a lower percentage.
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April 6, 2001 "Marketimer" Page Two; Paragraphs Five and Six; Brinker said:
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"Recent weakness in the Nasdaq 100 Index (QQQ) shares has far exceeded our expectations. However, we believe subscribers holding a position in these shares will eventually be rewarded, although this holding will require both time and patience. With or without a buy signal from our long-term model, we expect the Nasdaq 100 Index to stage a significant recovery over the next several months. Subscribers with conservative objectives and a relatively low risk tolerance are limited to only 20% to 30% of cash reserves in these shares. This equates to potential participation of no more than 6.5% to 9.75% of a total balanced portfolio. (20% of 32.5% balanced recommended cash reserves equals 6.5%, 30% of 32.5% balanced cash reserves equals 9.75%.) The balance of 70% to 80% of balanced cash reserves remains invested in quality money market funds.
Subscribers with aggressive objectives and a high-risk tolerance are limited to no more than 30% to 50% of cash reserves in these shares. This equals potential participation of 19.5% to 32.5% of a high – risk aggressive portfolio. (30% of 65% aggressive cash reserves equals 19.5% of a portfolio, 50% of 65% aggressive cash reserves equals 32.5% of a high-risk portfolio.) The balance of the 50% to 70% of cash reserves remains invested in quality money market funds."
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