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To: bobby beara who wrote (35877)	11/18/2000 10:51:34 AM
From: eichler	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 42787

Bobby Thanks for your thorough read of the sentiment indicators. It's very much appreciated. I believe I should learn about the Rydex ratio. Could you refer a link or website to find out more and a source for the daily data? Glad to see your impression that VIX and P/C are indicating some level of fear to hint at a bottom. I had seen repeated comments that the spikes weren't extreme enough. I don't think we are close to "the bottom", but close to a turning point which may mark a short term bottom. Maybe an anemic upmove until the next slamming or sideways as you suggest through the holiday? Something else I am curious about. Recently, I have been checking max-pain figures and short interest on stocks I have been playing. I see alot of heavy betting on the short side, couple of issues are currently at record short interest levels. My understanding is that for the most part, this is a big negative. What I am wondering is if there is a point where when too many bets are one-sided, if this could pave the way to a decent rally through short covering? I would think that if a stock was relatively high in its trading range, heavy short interest would be a telling clue; but what about stocks at their low ends of trading? I think if I was short a stock at or near its lows, that would make me very nervous. What is your opinion on this? Thanks again. Regards, e