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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (90093)	1/7/2000 12:44:00 AM
From: Lucky888	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 164684

ARBA -- What's wrong with shorting ARBA? I was shorting it from the day it ipoed. In and out a few times. Did I lose money on it? Yes, am I happy with my last year's performance? Yes. What does all that has anything to do with what I just posted? L.

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (90093)	1/7/2000 12:45:00 AM
From: Bill Harmond	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 164684

I hope you're right!

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (90093)	1/7/2000 1:13:00 AM
From: Libbyt	Respond to of 164684

From the Bull-Market Report.... Granted, this is the "Bull-Market Report"...but I think they have brought up some very good points to consider. Libbyt "The Bull Market Report - bull-market.com THE BULL MARKET REPORT for THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2000 Volume 26, #5" On the Internet, there is no Shortage of Information, but Wisdom is a Valued Commodity. COMMENTARY "Ssshh. Be very quiet. Without making a big hoopla, if we slowly start buying up all of these great stocks that are all being nicely discounted, then we won't disturb the bears while they are gloating over nothing. It seems like every analyst, guru, pundit, etc. who has been burned by the bull market is claiming that the market has "regained its senses" and that the markets are "returning to normal." Quite frankly, we don't have time to argue. We are too busy deciding where to put our money. This isn't a crash, it's a redistribution. For months most new money coming into the markets has been invested in technology. Needless to say, other sectors suffered and became significantly undervalued. When the new year hit, the profit taking in technology combined with the buying opportunities in alternative sectors to create a redistribution of money in the markets. So what's going to happy next? We will likely continue to suffer from interest rate fears for a little while. But, as that subsides and the dust settles, we will end up with a lot of money sitting idly on the sidelines and a lot of incredible values in technology stocks. This will last a short time. Then, probably all at once, everyone is going to pour their money back into technology, alongside a whole wave of new money. This is the time for investor patience, not panic. This is "The Year of Volatility." It is not going to be a fun year for those with weak stomachs and an itchy trigger finger. This will be a tremendous year for investors, and a truly frightening year for traders and market timers. The good traders will become even richer, for sure, but the other 90% will get killed. It will be a better year to be an investor. Those who exercise patience and remain calm will be rewarded handsomely. ......... And now a final word. We remain as confident and as bullish as ever. However, we are pragmatists as well. This is the kind of time when you need to do some serious self-evaluation. If your portfolio goes down 20-30%, can you wait for it to recover ? What if it takes 3 years to recover? If the answer is no, then maybe you need to consider selling part of your portfolio. You may want to sell only your most speculative investments. You risk missing out on short term gains, but you also protect yourself from short term catastrophe. The point is that you as an investor must do what is right for you, and not follow anyone blindly. We at The Bull Market Report are in for the long haul, and can withstand just about any type of market action in the short term. If you think carefully and act wisely, you will likely remain sound in your investment decisions. Be patient and profitable!" Our next issue will be mailed over the weekend. Todd Shaver Editor in Chief The Bull Market Report Washington, DC USA"