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To: russwinter who wrote (28401)	3/11/2005 12:41:00 PM
From: John Vosilla	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110194

Meanwhile people all over America just leave deposits sitting in what are likely to be seriously vulnerable banks. What a sigma set up this is. Isn't it ironic that many who pulled out of the market for good after the stock market crash indirectly help fund the carry trade and the housing and credit bubble of the past couple of years. Then they might be burned again from dollar devaluation on going today and then not being insured for it all by the FDIC on the next crash.

To: russwinter who wrote (28401)	3/11/2005 1:03:56 PM
From: mishedlo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110194

"2. My commodity broker said T-bill futures don't trade. When I broached the idea of a credit spread trade, he (actually have talked with three guys), was clueless about what I was talking about. Is this a sign? No wonder the Vix is 10, people aren't even paying any attention to this trade." What T-Bill futures are you looking for? I have futures for the 30, 10, 5, and 13 week up right now. Mish

To: russwinter who wrote (28401)	3/11/2005 2:25:59 PM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110194

LOL, count yerself lucky...the treasuries have taken a pretty severe beat down over the last week, yer getting bargains!<G> stockcharts.com[h,a]daclyyay[pb50!b200!d20,2!f][vc60][iUb14!Li14,3]&pref=G

To: russwinter who wrote (28401)	3/11/2005 2:48:45 PM
From: Crimson Ghost	Respond to of 110194

Russ: At Fidelity you can place an order for any treasury auction online the morning of the auction without paying any commission. Who needs Treasury Direct?

To: russwinter who wrote (28401)	3/11/2005 2:53:26 PM
From: ItsAllCyclical	Respond to of 110194

>> Meanwhile people all over America just leave deposits sitting in what are likely to be seriously vulnerable banks. << What's your opinion on discount brokers in terms of credit risks? I would think they would be much safer than a full brokerage or a bank in this environment. Currently using E*Trade, has it's problems but overall service keeps getting better and commissions are going lower (currently $8 for me).