To: Ally who wrote (600 ) 4/1/1998 1:19:00 AM From: Campbell Cu Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 4605
Hi Denise. You're very wise to use caution and proper due diligence when it comes to investing in the equity markets. Using the proper amount of hard due diligence and skepticism seldom result in an investment going sour. I always advise my clients that after they are satisfied with the results of their investigative work, a good entry point would be when the stock is beginning to consolidate. If the stock weakens a bit after the initial investment, they may wish to add to their position, provided the fundamentals of the company remains sound. If the stock starts to take off, they may wish to add to their position if the improvements in the company's fundamentals warrant it. During periods of high volatility, you may feel more comfortable sitting on the sidelines until things settle down, then make your entry point. As far as mortgaging your home to buy into a "sure thing of untold wealth" I don't think anyone would advise you to do that. The junior industrials are speculative, with possibilities of very high appreciation, but at the same time requires a higher risk tolerance. As far as the "baby Ballard" moniker, I personally think it is ridiculous to compare ATF to Ballard Power Systems, since they are at absolutely different levels of development. ATF is at the marketing stage to correct the problems of today, not 5 - 10 years from now. But of course ATF does not have DaimlerBenz and Ford buying into its RESEARCH program. It is refreshing to have a voice of caution after these past heady and exciting trading days, it even forces me to go through the company's fundamentals, economic numbers, and full potential over again. I remain satisfied with the soundness of this investment. CC