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To: Scott Mc who wrote (3424)	3/3/1998 7:45:00 PM
From: Honest Abe	Respond to of 79205

I have actually seen the other stats (what if you missed the 10 worst days...). The results are as you'd expect - much, much higher. I will entertain the notion that one can time a stock's movements to some degree, but I will argue strongly against the ability to call the 50 best/worst days. Timing a stock can keep you out of either side, I guess. I'd rather take the volatility and KNOW I'll be in the good days, than try to time it and, hey, who knows? I don't think this argues that you need an index fund, though. (Although it's not that bad of a way to invest, IMO). I just think it argues to always be fully invested.