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To: Judy who wrote (20351)9/11/1998 6:08:00 PM
From: James Strauss  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 50167
 
Judy:

I use Variable Annuities... This allows me to trade without transaction fees... I use the Dreyfus S&P 500 Index Fund, The Dreyfus Capital Appreciation Fund, American Century International Fund, and Nationwide Small Cap Value Fund... In my 401k I use Fidelity Growth Company Fund, and Janus Overseas Fund... This gives me a diversified investment when I shift back into the market...

As for timing... I like to see advancers ahead if decliners by at least 2 to one... We got that today... I like to see New lows < 40 or more...(We didn't get that today)... I like to see end of day positive momentum... I like to see improving worldwide fundamentals, or at least a positive change in sentiment... We got that with Brazil and Russia today...

As for newsletters, I read the Dick Davis Digest and Mutual Fund Strategist... The Mutual Fund Strategist uses the MIRAT timing system... After all that I listen to that little voice inside me... : >

Jim



To: Judy who wrote (20351)9/11/1998 11:48:00 PM
From: dr. z  Respond to of 50167
 
You might want to look at the Rydex funds as well as the index funds found at Vanguard. Rydex has two funds which have (had) done very well copying the OEX and NDX using options. They also have one fund (Ursa) that uses puts and cash if you believe the market is going to slide and have recently started "sector" funds, again using options. The only drawback is the initial minimum investment. Mark