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To: garyx who wrote (18131)2/16/2000 12:34:00 PM
From: garyx  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 54805
 
LEAPS Q: NOTHING CERTAIN BUT GORILLAS AND TAXES?

I am thinking of substituting my Q, which I so deftly bought at 199 on Jan 3 2000 -- for leaps. My Q is, LTBH is supposed to work so well because you get to compound your money, its not stolen by the govt every year...

With LEAPS, aren't you paying taxes on your profits? Or is it better to exercise them, and actually buy the stock? Has anyone looked at comparing the leverage on LEAPS vs the negative effects of taxes? I know Uncle Frank was looking at how best to do LEAPs, but he also said something about all his stuff being tax-sheltered (would like to know this too)

Anyway, can someone clear this up for me?

Thanks

GaryX