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To: Sam Citron who wrote (55292)	11/9/2001 2:45:39 PM
From: advocatedevil	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70976

RE: "I can understand how this familiarity would be beneficial for short-term trading. May I inquire as to how long you have been shorting stocks, how this strategy fits into your overall portfolio plan, and what other trading vehicles you have explored besides AMAT?" Hmmm, lots of questions my friend... here are some brief answers: Q1 - I've been investing and trading for well over 20 years. I used to trade options, but rarely do these days unless I need to hedge a position or sell some covered calls. I guess I've done more shorting in the last two years than all the previous years combined Q2 - I swing trade (both directions for fun and profit). Actually, I'm conservative when it comes to my overall portfolio. I could win or lose trading, and it wouldn't really affect my current or future (retirement) financial picture. Q3 - I've been trading AMAT, LRCX and the triple Qs the most this year, but I've also traded probably over 50 different symbols. Unfortunately, I don't have time to post to all the related threads, so I chose this one (my favorite). AdvocateDevil