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To: Jack of All Trades who wrote (27020)	9/24/1999 9:12:00 AM
From: HairBall	Respond to of 99985

To All: Charts for your examination... TYX (Long-Bond Rates) 60-Minute Semi-Log Chart homestead.com NYA (NYSE Composite) 60-Minute Semi-Log Chart homestead.com COMPX (NASDAQ Composite) 60-Minute Semi-Log Chart homestead.com Regards, LG

To: Jack of All Trades who wrote (27020)	9/24/1999 9:31:00 AM
From: Matthew L. Jones	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 99985

I've always liked the idea of looking at one thing. Like trading an index. I probably will one day work up the nerve to trade S&P futures, but I've just heard too many horror stories from traders who I respect. I've looked at SPY but the leverage is not enough and the spread is too big (for me). I've looked at QQQ (trading the NDX), but once again, leverage and spread. What do you think of trading the S&P's? I looked at index options as well and found lack of liquidity with the exception of the OEX and the spreads were huge. I mean, I felt like I started in a huge hole and had to hit a home run just to break even. What is your take on it? How do you go about making consistent money on the OEX? Matt