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To: jjeannie who wrote (6478)	2/24/2001 7:10:00 PM
From: Tom Hua	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 19633

J., every public company must file a form 10Q with the SEC quarterly. The 10Q discloses a lot of information about the company. The minimum you want to read is its financial statements, then business description, competition, and a lot more depending on how much time you have at disposal. Each year, the companies file a 10K which is the annual report. You can find these forms at many places, here's two to look: sec.gov freeedgar.com Once you have read several 10Qs, you'll get a feel and know what important information to look for and can minimize the time surfing through them. And if you really invest in a company (not short term trading), I find it very important to be in touch with company management. I have on numerous occasions spoken to CEOs, CFOs of small as well as billion dollar companies and got to know them. And if possible, go visit them. Forget the investor relation person, go right to the top. It may sound too easy, but it is. Over time (it comes with experience) you'll learn a few tricks to do it effectively, otherwise you won't even get past the secretary. Regards, Tom