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To: Alan Bell who wrote (6198)7/25/1998 11:51:00 PM
From: marc ultra  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 42834
 
I was a little surprised today that Bob seemed to think Greenspan's comments were a major factor in this correction. As I recall it may have even been in answer to a question he remarked something like a correction will occur at some point but the timing and magnitude of a correction cannot be accurately predicted. I remember on hearing the statement my reaction was "duuh, tell us something we don't know" While it was typical Grenspeak devoid of significant content it was a convenient excuse for an extremely valued market with too much bullish sentiment to take a needed correction. I wish someone would ask Bob if he still sees a possibility for that 4th quarter inflection point down the road.

Marc



To: Alan Bell who wrote (6198)7/26/1998 10:05:00 AM
From: MrGreenJeans  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 42834
 
Options

<<But wouldn't one have to also restrict option trading? >>

Options are based on the underlying asset they represent; thus they are part of the derivative classification. Options move in relation to the stock price and do not, generally speaking, affect the levels of the Dow Jones or S and P 500 Indexes except temporarily during triple witching moves, for example.