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Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (65168)	7/24/1999 12:32:00 AM
From: JF Quinnelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

One of mine that I haven't seen you mention is AFFX. But you are in Incyte, aren't you?

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (65168)	8/2/1999 12:26:00 AM
From: Mike McFarland	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

Michael--any comments about allowing oneself to get stopped out. I've been playing with microcap biotech for the last year or so, and have really not done too badly, last year was terrific, this year, well could have gone better. Anyway, I've watched my YTD gain get cut by more than half in the last few weeks...and one more big hit and my gain for the year will be gone. I've often thought that if my balance went back down to where I started the year, I'd get out and re-evaluate. Maybe just lurk for the rest of the year--perhaps do a few quick flips here and there where there are sure things, but basically be out of the market. This is a reasonable thing to do right? No shame in admitting you're beaten...the game is about surviving--not about getting rich the first couple years you try... I've been posting a lot lately, quite obviously because I'm wrestling with the descision--any input would be appreciated.