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To: sherlockgerlach who wrote (41312)	5/21/1999 3:10:00 AM
From: Mr. Jens Tingleff	Respond to of 120523

Here is a mid-to-long-term - One of the more seldom ones, where I'm averaging up. Made another tout here: Message 9657539 SI thread here: Subject 25573 Kr Jens

To: sherlockgerlach who wrote (41312)	5/23/1999 7:19:00 PM
From: debra vogt	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 120523

I was thinking of how to respond to your post about picking long-term holds. First of all, I am uncomfortable giving others advice, what works for me may not work for you, because of investing differences, expectations, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. Second - as I was reading through the weekend's posts I think that Jenna probably answered many of your question in her posts # 41493,41494 and 41496. I would reiterate her mentioning reading financial news everyday to get a feel for the markets and what is moving strongly, even with long term picks you can get better entry points this way. Also, long-term in this day and age can be anywhere from 3 to 12 or 18 months. I read constantly and usually never buy a long-term stock unless I find from at least 3 sources information that will back up my decision to buy the stock. Also, learn from your mistakes so they will not be repeated. I have made plenty of stupid mistakes in the past 4 yrs, but believe that I can look back and know that I learned something from each and every one. Right now for myself some of my long-termers are BRCM, INKT, WCOM, QWST, UIHIA, and a new one VYTL. I thought that Global Crossing was a long-term stock for me but I don't understand their deal with USW so I sold for a 10% profit and will maybe re-enter at a later date. I also like to buy stock in companies with stellar management, people that make money for their shareholders and not just for themselves. Hope this helps a little bit. Regards, Debra