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To: Gottfried who wrote (1425)	6/17/2014 7:17:22 AM
From: Jerome	1 Recommendation of 26536

Hi Gottfried, I think this discussion is about two distinctly different creatures. A Trust and An ETF are usually used in different ways. If Capital appreciation is required to get a a portfolio to a specified level an ETF will do well. For example...suppose that a person ten years prior to retirement has $150,000 in an IRA but would like to have 250,000 be feel secure and comfortable in retirement. Investing in US Treasuries and S&P derivatives will not get the job done. In my opinion ETF's are a better choice for modest appreciation. But there is a third choice....Mutual Funds, will easily get the job done. It does not take a great deal of research. Go to the library and pull out the most recent copy of Morningstar and select some 5 star funds. Money Magazine is another of many choices. morningstar.com You are right about options Gottfried......they are the best vehicle for short term capital appreciation. This is where my portfolio powered up the last two years. I use slightly in the money options three to six months out.

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