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To: t2 who wrote (4851)1/20/2000 5:00:00 PM
From: taxman  Respond to of 24042
 
we need your cheerleading ability over on the microsoft board. been in a slump.

regards



To: t2 who wrote (4851)1/20/2000 5:03:00 PM
From: Bill Holtzman  Respond to of 24042
 
T2, yes you're right. Options are only for people who've watched in horror as their formerly valuable calls plummet to near zero levels as the underlying stock gaps down after a horrible earnings report. People who can stomach that might care to play options!



To: t2 who wrote (4851)1/20/2000 5:42:00 PM
From: taxman  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 24042
 
"very little money should be used to work in options."

well here is my account.

i'm retired and have no other income to speak of.

regards

50.60% options, puts and calls
-5.67% covered calls sold
105.15% equities
-50.08% debit balance
100.00% liquidating value