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To: SecularBull who wrote (9750)	2/27/2001 10:05:07 PM
From: mishedlo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10876

Why do people look to buy? I look to find the best sells. M

To: SecularBull who wrote (9750)	2/27/2001 10:08:47 PM
From: hobo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10876

In principle yes. based primarily on fundamentals. However... I have not traded BEAS. It is possible, based on technicals (I do not have the chart of BEAS right this minute as the system is updating), that on a mere speculative and short term basis, that BEAS could be a better play. Again, it depends on premium values for BEAS, as opposed to NTAP. In my particular case, I am willing to try new stocks to "add them to the stable" of pure bloods. and be diversified. Now... As a "long term portfolio" holding.... I may prefer EMC since EMC appears to be the undisputed leader of the storage data companies. In addition the p/e for EMC is 52.4 @ 41.66 as opposed to 156.47 32 for NTAP The increase of Volatility makes a very attractive proposition to sell premium, (call or put as applicable), as mentioned by Poet, since these premiums become "fatter" then as we approach the last 2 weeks prior to expiriation, such fat all of a sudden goes on a fast diet, (unless of course the price goes against my position). So.... as a good Irish lawyer friend of mine as told me MANY times... the answer is : It depends. -gggg- I personally would not mind attempting some spec on BEAS, I have not yet seen the premiums on it so... That could aslo be attractive. I have a position on EMC already (short Puts for March) I just closed the NTAP, if it reaches higher (or even lower levels), I will re-enter. --call or put as applicable-- BEAS Never traded it, I would not mind trying it, particularly if I find the premiums to be fat. Sorry the answer got so long