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To: Randoff who wrote (1265)	4/29/1998 11:55:00 PM
From: routzm	Respond to of 8242

Great Post Randolf: I agree......I am in the computer industry.....and seeing these small companies ...getting ready to blossom is great. Alot of DD on my part and it looks good..........Long term.....Holder. Mike

To: Randoff who wrote (1265)	4/30/1998 5:11:00 AM
From: ilh1	Respond to of 8242

To: Ice Cube (1212 ) From: Andrew H Wednesday, Apr 29 1998 10:31PM ET Reply # of 1286 >>P. Soul, BB stocks cannot be shorted here in the U.S. They cannot be borrowed against, and if you know of a firm that will let you, please let us know. << Ice Cube, you are quite wrong on this. I would think a money manager would be aware that BBs can be shorted. However, if the stock is selling for say 1.5 or less it is very expensive. I have read again and again on these boards that you cannot short BBs in the US. So in order to find the exact terms I called Fidelity. Here they are. If the BB stock is selling for 10 or more, you need cash (or margin buying power) of 50% of the value of your short position. From 5 to 10 there is a $5/share requirement. Below 5, you need 100% of the value of your short or 2.50/share in cash in your account, whichever is greater. You can verify this for yourself by calling 1 800 544 8666 and asking to speak to a short specialist. I don't know about other brokerages, but it is no problem at Fidelity. Now, how about a finder's fee (:>)