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To: Bernie Goldberg who wrote (13398)	11/2/2000 1:25:36 PM
From: LemonHead	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 18928

Just curious. How did your actual results compare to once a month AIM btb? I'm wondering if I was the only one to experience this Or if some others are in the same boat. Bernie I can't devote the time to make that comparison right now. Hopefully I'll get a chance during the up coming Holiday's. But I bet my results would mirror yours. AIM has convinced me that it is the best Risk Management device for this crazy market and spacing out the time appears to be the best approach on most issues. I think it would be wise for all to really watch their step when a sector falls out of favor. The recent decline in the "Chip & Dip" sector is a prime example. I wish that I would have gone from one week to two months as soon as the talking heads started the havoc. Sometimes I wish that we had a quarterly review on a timely basis that spot lighted the events of the past three months and how AIM and this thread best handled those events. Again your comparative post is the type of material that is needed. I really feel sorry for the B&H folks and those that are missiled by their Brokers. I am down in my own account, but I think the results of my wife's account would be hard for most to believe. Keith PS - From what I read about WCOM this morning, it appears to be a real screw up and only AIM can survive this type of mess. It really bothers me when I think of that big expensive elaborate building that they have outside of Jackson. They stated that profits are off because of 2 cent long distance charges. Anyone paying 2 cents?

To: Bernie Goldberg who wrote (13398)	11/2/2000 4:14:02 PM
From: OldAIMGuy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 18928

Hi Bernie, Here's the latest on my ADCT account: aim-users.com I was tapped out of cash as of last week, now I have 15% set in the piggy bank for the next "buying opportunity" that comes along. Call me "Quickdraw", but I thought it wise to fire off a few rounds while the market's feeling good about this stock. Now I can have some leisure before my next Sell point. This account's up about 45% in total value in just one week! Best regards, Tom

To: Bernie Goldberg who wrote (13398)	11/3/2000 12:06:28 AM
From: SS Heatwole	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 18928

Hi Bernie and all, I have been trying to limit my trading to once a week, and in some cases increasing the buy safe as well. I have not done more than some quick calculations, but as I have chased some stocks down and down some more, less frequent trading would have greatly improved my efficiency. The only problem is I always feel like the one I am buying is just about at the bottom, and I don't want to miss that last buy. Greed is a terrible thing!! By way of a current report, as of today I am 3/10 of a percent profitable, and I thought the Presidential race was close!!! Average cash reserve is at 20% with the most active stocks(the ones that dropped like stones) at 0. Activity has been all buying with the exception of BPUR and DVN. I must say that without AIM as my risk manager, I probably would have been totally out of the market by now licking my wounds and looking for the best rates in CD's at the local bank. As it is I am looking forward to selling all this new inventory I have gotten at bargain prices for a nice profit when AIM tells me to do so. Thanks Mr. L. Regards to all Scott

To: Bernie Goldberg who wrote (13398)	1/2/2001 9:55:04 PM
From: LemonHead	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 18928

Hi Bernie, Just curious. How did your actual results compare to once a month AIM btb? Not worth a flip!!! But it is never to late to learn. I was wondering if you would update the simulation based upon the current market conditions to show us where AIM BTB would be now? I think it is very important to compare to Mr. L through out this market. I'm beginning to think that even 50% cash reserve was not enough for this swing. But no fault here, because I haven't seen a better Insurance policy for the price... TIA, Keith PS - got our 1st local AIM meet Thursday Night. As the song said, Am I up to the challenge?