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To: Bill Jackson who wrote (83469)	12/17/1999 4:38:00 PM
From: niceguy767	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1572942

Hi Bill: Pick up a Barrons on the weekend. You'll see all the options printed in there. Also if you have signed up for web broker account, listings are readily available there. (I use TD Price WaterHouse). You need to follow options for a while to develop a strategy suitable to your investment objectives. Any novice should never write options unless they are covered. The options market is a fascinating forum to play in, but not for the faint of heart. You'll need to establish a margin account to trade options. P.S. I really like those Jan. and Apr. 30 calls which in each case expire on the 21st (i.e.after earnings have been released), as I don't see any possible outcome other than a positive earnings surprise.

To: Bill Jackson who wrote (83469)	12/17/1999 6:29:00 PM
From: kash johal	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1572942

Bill, Re: "options" You get quotes from your regular broker such as schwab, datek etc - all the on line ones anyway. In addition chicago has one at cboe.com i think just click on quotes. But before you rush in you should read up about them. They can be used as very conservative investments to hedge a long or short position or as a home run hit. It is said that 90% of all options expire worthless. What that means is it is good to be part of the 90%. Having said that I have a boatload of Jan 27.5 calls and have just rolled over my Dec 25 calls. In general I would advise you to do your research. In my view they are essential to any investor - particularly as a hedge against a severe downturn. As such you can also trade indexed options etc. Anyway hope you get into it ans study it - it should help to lower risks if used wisely with an occasional home run play as in the current AMD situation. regards, Kash