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To: Spytrdr who wrote (6964)	6/7/1999 2:09:00 PM
From: let	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13953

While everyone is arguing about different opinions, Don't count out MER. Ever thought about them "buyin" a bank themselves? A big one with a name and revenues? and offer banking too? It is too late for them to buy EGRP, but NOT too late to merge and take banking online. Lot's of banks out there. I love E-Trade, but there is competition in the wings. and strong too once they commit the dollars to it. I still think EGRP is a winner, but there can be obstacles. Don't get me wrong, I want that $150/share. Just suggesting caution. Let

To: Spytrdr who wrote (6964)	6/7/1999 2:28:00 PM
From: X Y Zebra	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13953

in what way does the larger infrastructure benefit you? Because they are the leaders, which means they will increase services as they compete efficiently as they have proven (to me), already. In addition, this means the investment also will improve. what do you want bricks and mortar for? Because whether you like it or not, (or accept it), such presence is still important for many people. (very large segment of the market.) In addition while travelling it gives me a place to go, deposit checks, if I so desire. "aggressive in the use technology", why, is ETrade not? I never said E-Trade did not... READ THE NOTES.. don't assume ! in what way does the Schwab webpage in chinese benefit you? Because it is an indication of their efforts to increase their global presence, in talking to Schwab, they have also expressed interest in doing the same in Spanish. Therefore, executing (not thinking about it, or "soon it will happen"), is definitively a Schwab trademark, the Chinese page proves it... Again, in addition, as an investment, Schwab demonstrate me that they have the tools to execute. remember ETrade has an interntational strategy too. Yea well... and so does Merrill Lynch... I am not aware of E-Trade strategy, nor what is the status of it, their timetable to achieve it etc... again, Schwab is accomplishing things today.. not "soon". i can access my ETrade account anywhere i go too. Hey ! it is a free world, you use E-Trade. I use Schwab.... At this point I still think Schwab is a better deal for me... as an investment, it also seems that way... For example.... selling covered calls in both companies, the premiums seem to be about the same, yet Schwab to me, gives me more confidence in case of a market overall fall.... so it gives me more confidence, that my investment can yield me a potential higher return, in terms of risk/reward ratio.... Risk/reward considerations to me, is more valuable than total return.... Why (to explain the obvious)... Because investing in an asset that has a lower risk, (in spite of the possibility of smaller total return, makes it more attractive, to the point that the difference of said total return, may be marginal, i.e. questionable to justify).