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To: Richard Estes who wrote (10906)	5/28/2000 2:32:00 PM
From: IVAN1	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12039

MA timeframes ? a newbie question about timing QQQ Hi Richard et al. I am new to this thread and would be grateful for any guidance anyone can give me. I am an experienced investor but new to MAs. Here's my goal: I want to invest some money in cubes (QQQ) and buy and sell based on a moving average. My interest is in limiting risk. I feel that if I invest a certain amount subject to inflexible rules, I will do OK and NEVER get slaughtered. Here's my question: What is a good, basic vanilla MA to use. 50 day? 100 day? 200 day? The money will be in a Keogh so there are no tax consequences, but I don't want to get whipsawed bad all the time. Any resources on the Web or in books that could help me with this issue? I am looking for simplicity rather than comprehensive information that will swamp me. many thanks for and advice. All best regards, Ivan1