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To: GST who wrote (65455)	6/29/1999 7:17:00 PM
From: mogwai8myball	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 164684

GST, another question on Softbank. I see that the stock is up over 50 percent since June, partly over the company's planned involvment in creating a NASDAQ market in Japan (designed to spur more retail investing, right?) and the introduction of some venture capital funds in the U.S. I believe in the recovery in japan and in Asia in general. I would like to purchase some shares. can u suggest a broker, and where do you see this stock in a 5-year time span, i.e. can it duplicate the performance of U.S. Net stocks. Also, any reason why it's not listed as an ADR ala Nokia or even PCTNF? Also, what effect would U.S. rate hikes have on Softbank thanx in advance

To: GST who wrote (65455)	6/29/1999 7:40:00 PM
From: Sarmad Y. Hermiz	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 164684

GST, The stars are in alignment for the long side now. Interest rates will stay up for sure. Maybe go up a little. 6.25 or so. If it was just Asian money leaving, the the effect would be larger. But balance that with reduced treasury supply and a stable dollar and low inflation. I think stocks will not crash. Did you say you went back into LSI ? If so that was marvellous timing. With you, we have to follow your actions and ignore your bearish musings.