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To: Steve Porter who wrote (105280)	4/13/2000 9:11:00 PM
From: 5dave22	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573348

Steve <It is unforunate, but usually true... the little guy gets screwed.> Isn't that because when you buy an option, you're betting against someone with much more money than you? They wouldn't be in THAT game if they couldn't control it. Do you know the ratio of short term to mid term to long term options - that are purchased? Are there a LOT more short term? That would make sense. These guys can only control the April $70s & $80s, but can do little to the April $45s that were purchased further out. I'm just trying to get a handle on these, I'm think of going in on a few companies. Probably leaps. Thanks, Dave

To: Steve Porter who wrote (105280)	4/13/2000 10:49:00 PM
From: Joe NYC	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573348

Steve, I'm not sure how many calls are in the money at these levels, anyone have that information? You can look at the open interest on CBOE: quote.cboe.com (big file) Joe