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To: epicure who wrote (57516)	11/16/1998 12:52:00 PM
From: Ms. X	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 58727

I think Judy may know the answer to that question X. Jan I am

To: epicure who wrote (57516)	11/16/1998 1:07:00 PM
From: AlanH	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 58727

X, re:Options in IRA Help- Does anyone know of a brokerage that allows option trading in an ira account? I do not want to write covered calls- I can do that where I am now. My understanding of IRA Fed regulations is that you may ONLY purchase options and/or write covered calls. That is, naked options and/or straddles are not permissible. Pehaps there is some taxation reason which escapes me; otherwise the rules are too stringent IMO. [Hopefully, I've properly interpreted your inquiry.] On a seemingly unrelated note, I've been thinking about all that 401K/IRA money... What better way to guard the exits (while first-class guests depart) than with the steady stream of widow/orphan/clergy retirement money? At what point will this money be held ransom a la Japanese pension funds? Cheers, Alan