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To: LeonardSlye who wrote (241)	2/2/2001 9:29:47 AM
From: tyc:>	Respond to of 8273

Yes, Bollinger Bands indicate volatility and volatility is a factor in options pricing. When the bands "pinch-in" it indicates that the stock has been less volatile than normal; look for cheap options that will really score when volatility returns to normal. (IMHO)..In speculation, the way "they" accumulate stock is to kill speculative interest by holding prices in a narrow range..hence narrower than normal Bollinger Bands can be taken as an indication of accumulation