To: Tommaso who wrote (9629 ) 5/9/2006 7:58:54 PM From: Taikun Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 25575 <Would you mind quoting the "analysts" whom you refer to, or providing links to them?> I'm sorry but I'm too busy to devote time to doing your research for you. I know most Americans don't have easy access to commodity-rich programming like RobTV so I would understand it if you are missing some market commentary. You can download segments from their website or perhaps order past shows. I have RobTV on in the background here in Vancouver as I'm doing my work. The links expired awhile ago as the website only offers one week of programmming downloads. <All you have to do is look at the charts of ES, COS.UN, and OST.UN to decide whether or not holders of those stocks have made money. I was recommending those almost two years before you ever established this thread, and I still hold them. I have tripled our household wealth in the last three and a half years.> Well a very big congratulations is due. Of course, when every asset class on the planet is in melt up mode, it is about RELATIVE appreciation though. This 'is' the age of the Common Millionaire, you know. Perhaps with your newfound wealth we can look forward to interactions with a more refined Tommaso in the future? No, I won't hold my breath. I close with charts of RELATIVE PERFORMANCE of oil sands stocks. I may have been late for the show, but don't worry I made sure everyone here was able to make up for it and EXCEED your gains from COS and ES, including distributions, because the difference between a few hundred percent and almost 1000% or more isn't made up by reinvesting distributions at 5-20% for 5 years. COS & ES 5yr vs oil sands jrs CLL, PBGinvestdb.theglobeandmail.com COS 1yr vs oil sands jr SOIGFinvestdb.theglobeandmail.com COS 1yr vs oil sands jr PTCHinvestdb.theglobeandmail.com COS 3yr vs oil sand jr BVIinvestdb.theglobeandmail.com Yes, I know it may be a shock to you, but I like money too.