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To: Sweet Ol who wrote (38450)	1/14/2005 4:13:59 PM
From: jim_p	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 206326

I put mine in a Dutch Auction Preferred with a AAA rating that matures once a week. It's divided up in three investments that come due every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Not great returns, but 2-2 1/2% is better than the 1/2-1% you get in a money market with very little risk and I can enjoy the skiing when I take off. If rates do go up faster than expected the dollar will be helped and with a stable dollar gold and oil will not do that well. Oil has not increased all than much in terms of Euros. It's been tempting to invest it overseas, but not sure the upside is still there?

To: Sweet Ol who wrote (38450)	1/14/2005 5:29:34 PM
From: Tommaso	Respond to of 206326

There are always the bear funds: RYVNX, GRZZX, BEARX, and others. And you can do LEAP puts on the QQQQs. I am hedging my energy positions somewhat by betting against the general markets (or so I think).

To: Sweet Ol who wrote (38450)	1/14/2005 6:05:06 PM
From: RWS	Respond to of 206326

LAQ, CH, EWZ - China is making huge investments in South America also play on $ depreciation. RRPIX - inverse yield fund RTK - will bring low cost energy products to high price market RWS

To: Sweet Ol who wrote (38450)	1/14/2005 8:17:50 PM
From: kollmhn	Respond to of 206326

John- Perhaps, it would be best to, first, protect the money you've made. Then, sit back and decide what to do next. Earning 2% a year doing nothing is not exactly punishment. Giving back 25% of your profits, is. And that can happen in a heartbeat. It seems that most people want to take the entire pie. I'm happy to take the middle two thirds (I've had my "100% entitlement" taken from me once too often). One lesson learned is that the best feeling in investing is having plenty of cash when "shit is happening". And "shit will happen" when those exits doors get crammed. When will that be? Don't know and don't care..........cuz I won't be there. But it will happen and it'll be quick and harsh, imo. As Clint would say: "So, tell me, are you feelin' lucky today?