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To: mauser96 who wrote (14422)1/7/2000 11:50:00 AM
From: Boa Babe  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 54805
 
Thanks very much for the discussion, Lucius. So far I understand that there are certain fundamental principles for and against using margin and that those can trigger, losses of money, emotional responses and taxable events. So far I believe I'm using margin as I use any other debt (except my mortgage): short-term and where the benefits outweigh the burdens.

Just glad to see that I have not missed seeing the big picture. I'll be careful, I promise. Already have my pay-back planned. I know you guys don't want to see a grown woman cry or, worse, whine. <g>

Kay



To: mauser96 who wrote (14422)1/7/2000 6:18:00 PM
From: Mike Buckley  Respond to of 54805
 
Lucius,

Psychologic studies have indicated that fear is at least twice as powerful as greed, and margin leverages this even more, thus making investors even more likely to act irrationally in moments of crises.

Great point. David Gardner would surely say, "Know thy self."

--Mike Buckley


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