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To: Lynn Goodman who wrote (41237)	1/21/2001 3:23:02 PM
From: Gersh Avery	Respond to of 42787

Perhaps someone could come up with a method that Donald Sew could run a fund? marketswing.com

To: Lynn Goodman who wrote (41237)	1/21/2001 6:10:19 PM
From: Hector	Respond to of 42787

"Special Account" No big surprise. You've discovered what most customers of the big brokerages have found. In up markets, their relative performance is just average and in down markets your portfolio will get killed. Your portfolio is only as safe as the individual managing it. Many of the brokers for the major brokerages are independent contractors running their own businesses under the umbrella of a major firm. It seems to me that you should move your money into a well diversified mix of mutual funds.

To: Lynn Goodman who wrote (41237)	1/21/2001 6:52:45 PM
From: donald sew	Respond to of 42787

Lynn, If you have read some of my posts in the past, I really dont have alot of use for the big firms in general. In up markets they dont do great, but do well enough not to change. But in down markets my impression is that they do poorly, then use the excuse of holding for the long-term. I a firm believer that one needs to be pro-active in handling their account and not to trust anyone. I learned that in some of my past real estate investments. Now you have to decide how much time you want to devote to investing. If you want to limit your time, then I would suggest a diversified group of mutual funds. Make sure also that the individual stocks do not overlap too much from one mutual fund to another. Lets say a combination of an ASSET ALLOCATION FUND, GROWTH FUND, and some INDEX/SECTOR FUNDS. Distribute according to your risk level. The INDEX/SECTOR FUNDs still need some management. If you are willing to get more involved with individual stocks, Im a firm believer of doing your own homework and not relying on someone else. good luck