Warning! Speculators who have marginal accounts should minimize the margin level as soon as possible. Sell some of the stocks in your account during the market rallies in January 2002. Bring your margin level to zero, if possible. (continued in: Investing).

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE symbol: RAD) is the largest drug store chain in the United States. The Company operates approximately 3,600 drug stores in 29 states. In the past, Rite Aid Corporation expanded rapidly (continued in: Buy & Sell ).

Speculators who like to trade frequently could buy stocks listed in this section. Investors should be aware that short-term trading involves much greater risk, and preferably no more than 10% of the portfolio may be invested in these stocks. Many of the stocks in the technology sector should be bought at recent low levels. Speculators could achieve short-term gains up to 100%, or higher, on some of these stocks.

RF Micro-Devices, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: RFMD) designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductors and components for wireless handset market, wireless Local Area Networks (LAN), pagers, broadband cable communications sector, and wireless security. The company offers a wide selection of products such as amplifiers, mixers, single chip transmitters, receivers and transceivers. (continued in: Stocks for traders).

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMAT) is a major supplier of wafer processing equipment that is used to produce semiconductors. The Company produces systems that use physical vapor deposition technology, chemical vapor deposition and oxide etching. The demand for the company’s equipment continues to accelerate in line with the growing sales of computers and telecommunication devices. ( continued in Model Portfolio).

Investing

Warning! Speculators who have marginal accounts should minimize the margin level as soon as possible. Sell some of the stocks in your account during the market rallies in January 2002. Bring your margin level to zero, if possible. Speculators who do not bring their margin level to zero should be prepared to have enough cash on hand to add to their marginal account.

The market may reverse its upward trend in mid January 2002. Speculators who are holding tech stocks in their marginal accounts should be aware that these equities could fall as much as 50 percent between February and the end of March 2002. Do not hold these tech stocks until they reach their low level.

If any of the tech stocks are near the price level that you paid for them, sell these as soon as possible. Speculators should bring the cash level in marginal accounts to a positive level. By having cash on hand, speculators may be able to buy the same tech stocks by mid March 2002, at a level that could be as much as 50 percent lower then their price in January 2002.

Investors have been informed by the media not to expect double-digit returns on stocks in the future years. That is incorrect. During this volatile market some of the tech stocks may fluctuate by 30 percent, or more, in less than three months.

Although investors have to be aware that short-term trading, especially in tech stocks is risky, that is one of the major areas that has the potential to generate the highest short-term gains.

Although the market has been very volatile, the momentum of many stocks has changed drastically. In the past it would take a volatile stock just four weeks to reach its high level, then approximately eight weeks to fall and test its support level.

Now it may still take only four weeks for a volatile stock to reach its high level, but afterwards the stock may continue to trade near its high level, in a narrow range for as long as three, to four months, then finally fall at a fast pace and test its support level. In such a market environment it is not easy to estimate when a certain stock may reach its low level.

Last month we have stated in Investing “Many tech stocks may test their support level in December 2001.” Tech stocks were very resilient and as more money flowed into them, they remained near their recent highs.

Eventually, tech stocks could test their support level. After the tech companies report their earnings for the fourth quarter of 2001, and these could be 22 percent lower, then the stocks of these companies may fall drastically starting in mid February through the end of March 2002. Once these tech stocks reach low levels, investors may start buying them, either for trading or to be held long-term.

The market is overbought and the price to earnings ratio is still too high. Speculators who have cash on the sidelines should wait patiently and then start buying stocks at low level by the end of February through March 2002.

Short-term, the market may remain very volatile and speculators could achieve best results by trading stocks such as the ones mentioned in the section: Stocks for traders. Investors should remember that short-term trading is risky and will greatly increase the tax liability.

This is the time of the year when the taxpayers start rummaging through their files to gather all of the necessary paperwork to fill out their Income Tax return. Individuals have to pay attention and make sure that they claim all of the available deductions. Here are some of the things you can do.

First of all, gather all of your paperwork. Provide your tax preparer with a copy of your last year’s tax return and your W-2 form. Don’t forget to deduct mortgage interest, and taxes paid on your residence. Also, be sure to provide your tax preparer with a list of medical expenses, if you had any.

Second of all, make sure you deduct your IRA (Individual Retirement Account), or 401 (k) contributions. If you have not made a contribution for the past year, you may still contribute $2,000 to your IRA before you file your tax return, but not later than April 14. Furthermore, taxpayers who are married can contribute $2,000 to their own IRA, and $2,000 to an IRA established for a spouse who is not employed.

Third of all, consider converting your existing IRA to a Roth IRA. Such a conversion will be considered a taxable distribution from your IRA and will be taxable, but will not be subject to the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawal. The taxable amount on the regular IRA that was converted into a Roth IRA will be due in the year when the conversion was done.

One of the biggest advantages of a Roth IRA is that no taxes are due on qualified withdrawals, while withdrawals from traditional IRA are taxable. Before you convert your traditional IRA into Roth IRA discuss it with your financial planner, or a CPA.

An investor does not have to convert all of the assets at once from the traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Each year, a partial conversion may be made, in the amount of $10,000 or less, in order to minimize the tax consequences. Once again, each scenario is different therefore this should be discussed with a financial planner, or a CPA.

It is not too early to start planning for the next year. Ask your tax preparer what you can do. Perhaps you may contribute more to your 401(k)-retirement plan. Improve your record keeping and be prepared.

Do not wait until late March to have your tax return prepared. At that stage your tax preparer may be very busy and may not spend more than an hour preparing your return, thereby missing some tax deductions. Remember, every tax dollar saved and invested may grow to $8 ten years later, or $64 after twenty years. Make sure that you claim all of the tax deductions due you because every $1,000 saved in taxes and invested today, could grow to $64,000 after twenty years.

Buy & Sell

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE symbol: RAD) is the largest drug store chain in the United States. The Company operates approximately 3,600 drug stores in 29 states. In the past, Rite Aid Corporation expanded rapidly through acquisitions. This stock approached a high level of $50 per share in December 1998.

After several missteps and a very heavy debt load, the company was almost driven into bankruptcy. New management sold assets and pared down debt. After reaching a low level of $2.13 per share in December 2000, this stock proceeded to rebound and closed at $9.74 per share on June 15, 2001. Then, the stock reversed its trend and proceeded to fall. On January 8, 2002, RAD closed at $4.38 per share.

If this stock were to maintain its downtrend and fall to approximately $2.80 per share in February 2002, speculators may start to accumulate this equity for a short-term trade. When earnings and money flow start to improve, this equity may reach approximately $10 per share by the end of 2002 and speculators should sell it immediately. Once again, we would like to remind investors that this stock is very risky; therefore it may only be bought by speculators.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMZN) is a major online retailer that sells books, CDs, videos, toys, and electronic equipment. The company has a large customer base and high name recognition.

On December 10, 1999, the stock of this behemoth reached a high of $106.67 per share on expectations of excellent holiday sales. Then, as the stocks in the Internet sector reversed their upward trend and proceeded to fall, the stock of Amazon.com reached lower level.

Although some of the analysts are questioning Amazon.com’s business model, in our opinion, if any Internet retailer could ever turn profitable, this one may. Amazon.com, Inc. will maintain up to twelve warehouses strategically located throughout the United States. Although initial cost to buy land and build these warehouses was extensive, after these warehouses were built this cost will be fixed.

While the total square footage of these warehouses was much greater than was required at the time they were built, as the sales continue to grow, these buildings could be fully utilized in a year, or two. Surely, it should be more cost efficient to list and sell books on the Website and then ship them from twelve warehouses, then to sell the same quantity of books from 3,000 brick and mortar book stores.

This stock closed at $21.88 on January 24, 2001. Then, as the money flowing into this stock decreased by $900 million in just one week, this stock fell sharply and closed at $8.40 per share on April 4, 2001.

Throughout April 2001, as more money flowed into this stock it proceeded to test its resistance level and closed at a high of $17.57 on May 4, 2001. Afterwards, the stock made two attempts to break through $17.57 resistance level but was unable to break through that barrier, reversed its trend and proceeded to fall. On September 28, 2001, this stock closed at $5.97 per share, a 52-week low.

During the recent rally in the tech sector, AMZN closed at a high level of $12.21 per share on November 26, 2001. Then, the stock proceeded to pull back and on January 8, 2002, closed at $11.85 per share. In our opinion, at this level the stock is fully valued and may proceed to fall over the course of the next three months.

In March 2002, this stock may test its support level. Although this equity may not test its previous low of $5.97 per share, speculators may start to accumulate it at approximately $7 per share.

This equity is for patient speculators who are willing to hold it at least two years. If this stock were to reach a high of approximately $56 per share in 2004, it would reward speculators with a gain of approximately 700 percent. The risk of owning this stock is high therefore speculators may commit less than five percent of their assets to this equity.

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: ADSK) is a major designer of computer aided drafting software. The company sells its products worldwide. This stock is volatile and trades in a wide price range. Typically, the fourth fiscal quarter that ends in January is usually the strongest.

This stock closed at $39.38 per share on January 8, 2002. In January 2002, this stock may try to test its resistance level of $40.73 per share and if it doesn’t break through this level, it could start to fall.

If this stock were to break below $29.60 level, then it could test $25.25 support level by the end of March 2002. At such level, investors may start to accumulate this stock. Patient investors may hold this stock approximately one year. As the earnings improve, this stock could reach approximately $46 per share in 2003 and should be sold immediately at such level.

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE symbol: BSX) is among the worlds leading companies that design and market minimally invasive medical devices. The company makes coronary stents for less invasive treatment of cardiovascular disease. The stock has reached a high of $47.06 on July 19, 1999 and then proceeded in a downtrend.

After closing at a low level of $15.07 per share on April 23, 2001, this stock proceeded to build a very strong upward momentum and on November 23, 2001, closed at a high level of $27.68 per share. Then, this equity proceeded to edge lower and on December 21, 2001, this stock fell to an intra-day low of $23.85 per share.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $22.96 per share. At the present level this stock is fully valued and speculators may sell it to lock in their gain. This equity may reverse its upward trend and fall to its support level of $17.95 per share by the beginning of April 2002. At such level, investors may start to accumulate this stock.

Stocks for traders

Speculators who like to trade frequently could buy stocks listed in this section. Investors should be aware that short-term trading involves much greater risk, and preferably no more than 10 percent of the portfolio may be invested in these stocks. Many of the stocks in the technology sector should be bought when they reach low levels. Speculators could achieve short-term gains up to 100 percent, or higher, on some of these stocks.

RF Micro-Devices, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: RFMD) designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductors and components for wireless handset market, wireless Local Area Networks (LAN), pagers, broadband cable communications sector, and wireless security. The company offers a wide selection of products such as amplifiers, mixers, single chip transmitters, receivers and transceivers.

Among the microprocessors made by the company are gallium arsenide-based chips that offer better performance, and are the most expensive. The company’s largest customer is Nokia Corporation.

In 1999, the company’s wafer fabrication facility had a maximum production capacity of approximately 35,000 four-inch wafers per year. The company planned to increase the annual capacity to 60,000 four-inch wafers by the end of the calendar year 2000. Furthermore, in order to expand manufacturing capacity, the company began construction of a second wafer fabrication facility in 1999, and once the second phase of construction is completed by the end of calendar 2001, the total annual output from this facility alone could reach 210,000 four-inch wafers.

The company plans to increase the production capacity gradually, to meet the market demand. RF Micro-Devices, Inc., estimated that the cost to build and equip this facility would be approximately $140 million for the first phase and $180 million for the second phase.

In our opinion, as the demand for wireless handsets continues to grow worldwide, the long-term outlook for RFMD is excellent. Although this stock may not repeat its previous performance, where it has risen from a low of $2.78 per share in the second fiscal quarter of 1999 to $184.50 in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2000, it could generate a return up to 2,000 percent during the next five years, and $1,000 invested in this stock now, may appreciate to $20,000 by the year of 2006.

This sector is very volatile; therefore, investors who buy this stock should prepare themselves for a bumpy ride.

This stock fell to a low level of $9.06 per share on April 4, 2001, and then proceeded to build a very strong upward trend. On May 21, 2001, this timely stock closed at $36.60 per share and afterwards proceeded in a downtrend.

On December 11, 2001, this stock closed at $25.52 per share. This stock was already in a downtrend and on January 8, 2002 it closed at $19.40 per share.

If this stock were to break through its recent support level of $14.30 per share, it may test its next support level of $9.06 per share, by the end of March 2002. At such level, this stock would be a screaming buy.

As the sales of the wireless handsets improve, the demand for chips made by RF Micro-Devices, Inc., may increase and the stock could reach $29 per share by the end of the first half of 2002 and at such level should be sold immediately.

People Soft Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: PSFT) designs and distributes enterprise resource planning software for large and medium size companies. The latest software can even manage payroll, benefits administration, pension administration, and scheduling.

On March 31, 2000, we have stated, “There is a probability that this stock has already reached its top and may proceed in a downward direction.” In April 2000, the stock of People Soft, Inc. proceeded to fall, and closed at $13.79 per share on May 31, 2000.

This year, once again this stock is trading at a wide range. On October 1, 2001, this stock closed at a low level of $17.67 per share, down from its 52-week high of $53.88 per share.

In November we stated: “This equity may continue its upward trend but it could find a very strong resistance at $40 level.” On December 6, 2001, this stock closed at $41.00 per share and then proceeded to pull back.

This stock is already in a downtrend and on January 8, 2002, closed at $ 40.49 per share. By the end of February, or in March 2002, this stock may test its support level of $17.67 per share.

Speculators should wait at least one week, because if this stock were to break through this support level, next support level is $13.79 and if this equity were to reach such level, speculators may buy it for a short-term trade.

There is a probability that the market may start to improve by the end of the first quarter of 2002. If this were to happen, the stock of People Soft may reach approximately $35 per share by the end of April 2002, and when it does, speculators should sell it immediately to lock in their short-term gain.

LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE symbol: LSI) makes chips for: cellular phones, satellite set-top boxes, DVD products and personal computers. LSI Logic has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe and Japan.

The company may continue to invest approximately 17 percent of revenues in R & D. As the demand for cellular phones and set-top boxes continues to grow in double-digits, the revenues and earnings of LSI Logic could outperform the rest of the companies in the chip sector. In our opinion, due to the strong demand for cellular phones and handheld wireless devices, long-term, the demand for chips made by LSI will continue to grow.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $16.21 per share and at this level is fully valued. This stock is in a slow downtrend. By February, or March 2002, this stock may test its support level of $11.20 per share and at such level would be a screaming buy. Stocks of chipmakers may appreciate substantially by the end of the first half of 2002 and LSI could reach approximately $22.50 per share. At such level, speculators should sell it immediately to lock in their short-term gain.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., (NYSE symbol: AMD) manufactures microprocessors, flash memory devices, data communications products and network products. While the demand for microprocessors continued to grow worldwide in the year 2000, Intel Corporation was not able to produce enough chips due to insufficient manufacturing capacity. During that time AMD was able to increase its market share. AMD and Intel continue their fierce competition.

AMD could continue to spend large percentage of its gross revenues on research and development and try to keep pace with Intel by introducing faster processors to the market. As AMD sells a larger quantity of higher priced processors, the average selling price will continue to rise, thus improving profit margins.

The stock of AMD reached a high of $94.63 per share on June 21, 2000 (after the 2-for-1 stock split that was issued on August 22, 2000, this high was adjusted to $47.32). Before the company issued the split, the stock was already in a downtrend. During the sell-off in chip stocks, this stock closed at $13.81 per share on December 29, 2000.

Due to the strong money flow, this stock proceeded to rebound and closed at $20.00 per share on January 4, 2002. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $19.90 per share and in our opinion is fully valued at this level.

This stock could test its support level of $8.00 per share by the end of March 2002 and at such level would be a screaming buy. Stocks of chipmakers may appreciate substantially by the end of the first half of 2002. AMD could reach approximately $27.50 per share in May 2002 and at such level, speculators should sell it immediately to lock in their short-term gain.

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: CTXS) is a worldwide leader in the application serving software that allows its customers to run any application on any device over any connection, wired, wireless, or the Web. The company operates in 12 countries. Citrix Systems, Inc., offers its products through a reseller channel of approximately 7,600 certified solutions network members and distributors worldwide. The company has over 100,000 customers and over 24 million end users worldwide. That includes 90 percent of Fortune 500® companies.

In the year 2000, Citrix Systems, Inc., entered into Application Service Provider partnership agreements with IBM and British Telecom. The company signed a major systems integrator agreement with Compaq to sell Citrix software on its servers and provide professional services support. Furthermore, the company announced Web Enterprise Information Portal licensing agreements with Yahoo! and My SAP.com ™.

This stock was a great performer in the year 2000, when it reached a high of $107.40 per share. Then, the stock proceeded in the downward trend. On March 14, 2001, this stock fell to $17.31 per share. As the market proceeded to rally, this stock reversed its downward trend and on May 31, 2001, this equity closed at $23.90 per share.

As the money flowing into this equity rose, on August 2, 2001, this stock closed at a high level of $36.69 per share. Then, this stock proceeded to fall and by September 26, 2001, this equity closed at a low level of $18.38 per share, down 3.42 for the day.

At that level the stock was oversold and as more investors started buying it, this equity closed at $23.90 per share on November 8, 2001. On December 11, 2001, this stock closed at $23.34 per share.

This stock was very resilient and traded in a narrow range. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $22.85 per share and at this level is fully valued.

If the company were to announce earnings that were lower than expected, this stock could fall and test its support level of $18.38 per share. At such level, speculators may buy this stock. If the money flow into this stock were to improve, this equity could reach approximately $27.50 per share by the end of April 2002.

Siebel Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: SEBL) is a major supplier of management software for large corporations.

After reaching a high of $119.32 on November 7, 2000, this stock proceeded to fall. On November 30, 2000, this stock closed at $69.88 per share, then reversed its downtrend and rose to $101.50 per share on December 11, 2000.

The stock found strong resistance at this level and proceeded to fall. By December 14, 2000, this stock was down to $79.81 per share.

On April 3, 2001, this stock closed at a low of $23.06 per share, then reversed its downtrend and closed at $54.97 on May 21, 2001. In August Buy & Sell we stated: “The next support level is $30 and if this stock were to break through this level, it could retest its April’s support level of $23.06.”

This stock broke through this level on August 23, 2001 and closed at $21.90 per share. Due to the September 11 tragedy, this stock continued to fall and closed at $12.99 on September 27, 2001.

Due to the very strong money flow, this stock maintained its upward momentum and closed at $33.30 per share on January 8, 2002. At this level, this stock is fully valued. This stock may reverse its upward trend and by March 2002 could test its support level of $12.99 per share.

At such level this stock would be a strong buy. As the earnings outlook improves, this stock may test its resistance level of $33.30 by the end of April 2002. Once this stock reaches such level, speculators should sell it immediately to lock in their short-term gain.

EMC Corporation (NYSE symbol: EMC) is the major supplier of enterprise storage devices, software, and services. The company’s top of the line Symmetrix® system can hold 19 terabytes of data on 384 individual drives.

EMC Corporation acquired Data General in October 1999, and that added a selection of mid-priced storage devices. During 1999, EMC Corporation shipped over 10,000 software licenses that generated $822 million in revenue. Although EMC Corporation’s hardware and software is the most expensive, 98% of customers are willing to recommend it to their colleagues and business associates.

As Internet continues to grow and hundreds of millions of people go online during the next decade, we project that the need for storage devices could continue to grow in double-digits. In our opinion, EMC Corporation’s annual revenues could grow ten-fold, and reach $60 billion in ten years. During the past decade, this was the top performing stock on NYSE. The company consistently splits its stock, and the most recent stock split was 2-for-1 on June 5, 2000. After the split, the stock continued to ascend and closed at $103.18 per share on September 20, 2000.

During the carnage in the technology sector this stock proceeded to fall and closed at $39.76 per share on February 28, 2001. Due to the tremendous selling pressure, this stock continued to fall and closed at $11.16 per share on September 21, 2001.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $17.09 per share. Once the money flowing into this equity falls, this stock could test its support level in January 2002, and as soon as it falls to approximately $12 per share, speculators may buy it for a short-term trade.

EMC has the largest market share for storage equipment. As the sales rebound and earnings improve, this timely stock may test its resistance level of $31.62 by the end of April 2002, and speculators should sell it immediately.

Computer Associates International, Inc., (NYSE symbol: CA) designs business application software and systems management software that allows computers to run efficiently. In addition, the company provides software that allows corporations to manage Web infrastructure. The company is the third largest after Microsoft Corporation and Oracle Corporation.

During fiscal year 2000, the company generated $1.566 billion of cash from operations and in our opinion it is sufficient to cover the repayment of debt. In our opinion, the short-term and the long-term outlook for the company is very good. As the debt level falls, earnings could improve and the stock may reach $65 per share.

After reaching a high of $79.44 in January 2000, the stock proceeded to descend and closed at $24.78 per share on July 31, 2000. Due to the continued bear market, this stock closed at a low level of $22.70 per share on September 21, 2001. As the money flow into this stock improved, this equity closed at $36.70 per share on January 8, 2002. This stock is fully valued at this level.

As soon as the money flow into this stock falls, this equity may test its support level of $22.70 in March 2002 and speculators may buy it at such level. This stock may reach $37.50 in May 2002 and at such level should be sold immediately.

Model Portfolio

Sold: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE symbol: AMD).

On January 8, 2002, two hundred shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., (NYSE symbol: AMD) were sold at $19.89 per share. These two hundred shares were bought on October 30, 2000, at $20.50 per share. Original objective was to hold this stock long-term and sell 150 shares when it reached approximately $85 per share and hold the remaining 50 shares.

In May 2001 issue, the target level was revised downward to $60 per share. Several months ago, the strategy for our Model Portfolio was changed drastically, from “buy and hold” to “trade short-term.”

In our opinion, at this level this stock is fully valued. If the stock of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., were to fall to approximately $9 per share, or below, a total of four hundred shares will be bought and added to our Model Portfolio. The cash received from this trade was added to the existing cash in our Model Portfolio.

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMAT) is a major supplier of wafer processing equipment that is used to produce semiconductors. The Company produces systems that use physical vapor deposition technology, chemical vapor deposition and oxide etching. The demand for the company’s equipment continues to accelerate in line with the growing sales of computers and telecommunication devices.

Although short-term, there may be a temporary decline in demand for the equipment made by Applied Materials; in our opinion long-term outlook for the company is excellent. As the demand for chips continues to grow worldwide, the sales of Applied Materials could grow approximately 20 percent annually during the next five years.

On July 16, 2001, this stock fell to a low of $41.95 per share and then closed at $45.86 on July 31, 2001. In September issue, we stated that AMAT could fall to $39 per share in September and at such level would be a strong buy. Due to the horrific event on September 11, 2001, this stock fell tremendously and closed at $27.87 on September 27, 2001.

AMAT closed at $45.78 per share on January 8, 2002. This stock may test its support level and although it may not fall to $27.87 per share, as soon as it falls to approximately $30 per share by the end of March 2002, it would be a strong buy. Hold this stock at least four years.

CMGI, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: CMGI) CMGI, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: CMGI) finds, acquires, develops and operates Internet companies. It is one of the worlds largest Internet investment companies. CMGI consists of three venture capital funds.

CMGI, Inc. has developed a strategy to acquire start-up Internet companies, and then either sell them out right, or sell a minority interest and reinvest the cash proceeds. The company has a history of acquiring successful Internet companies. CMGI, Inc. acquired a majority stake in Alta Vista, while Compaq retained 17% equity ownership in the Alta Vista business.

To find out more about Alta Vista, visit the company’s Web site at www.altavista.com and to find out more about CMGI, Inc., visit the company’s Web site at www.CMGI.com

The main reason why we like this company is because it has an 83% interest in Alta Vista. CMGI planned to issue an Initial Public Offering in Alta Vista but due to the negative market condition the IPO has been postponed. When the market improves and the company does an IPO on Alta Vista, the stock of CMGI could establish a strong upward trend and may even reach $90 per share in the first half of the year 2003.

Once this stock reaches our revised target level of $90 per share, all three hundred shares will be sold to lock in the gain. We would like to remind investors that the risk of owning this stock is high; therefore it may only be bought by speculators. This stock closed at $2.12 per share on January 8, 2002. We maintain our rating of speculative screaming buy.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: CSCO) makes data networking equipment, data switches, and networking gear. Cisco Systems continues to expand its market share. The annual revenues have grown from $2.2 billion in fiscal 1995, to $12.2 billion in fiscal 1999. John T. Chambers, who is a CEO of Cisco Systems, continues to steer the company on a path to high growth and the long-term outlook for the company is excellent.

In our opinion, Cisco Systems, Inc. could continue its acquisition spree and the annual revenues may reach $50 billion in six years. Cisco Systems, Inc., is positioned to offer the latest equipment to service providers, such as IP internetworking technology which allows to host Internet applications and expand their service from basic voice traffic to broadband which can carry data, provide Internet access, and video conferencing.

During the past six months this stock continued to fall. On August 31, 2001, this stock closed at $16.33 per share. In September 2001, issue, we stated that this stock could test its support level and may fall to approximately $15 per share. At such level this stock would be a strong buy.

This stock closed at a low of $11.24 per share on September 27, 2001, then proceeded to rebound and closed at $21.79 on December 6, 2001. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $20.95 per share.

This equity may test its support level by the end of March 2002 and while it may not revisit its recent low, at approximately $12.75 per share it would be a strong long-term buy. Investors who already own this stock could add to their position. Hold this stock at least ten years.

Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE symbol: CPQ) is the third largest computer manufacturer in the world. The Company designs and makes notebook personal computers, servers, consumer PCs and networking equipment. The turnaround is taking longer than expected. Although revenues continue to grow, the earnings are still below the levels reached three years ago.

The company sold 83% of interest in Alta Vista Web site to CMGI, Inc. Compaq Computer Corp. retained 17% equity in the Alta Vista. Both companies will promote this site. In the future it could become one of the top three sites and generate substantial amount of revenues.

On September 20, 2001, CPQ closed at a low level of $7.85 per share. Even if Hewlett-Packard Corporation did not acquire this company, this stock may rebound on its own.

This stock closed at $11.29 per share on January 8, 2002. This equity may test its support level of $7.85 in March 2002 and at such level would be a strong buy. Speculators may buy this stock and trade it, while patient investors may hold it until it reaches our revised target level of $29 per share.

As soon as this stock reaches our target level of approximately $29 per share, one hundred shares that are held in the Model Portfolio will be sold immediately.

Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ symbol: CPWR) makes software that manages corporate networks, and improves productivity. The revenues are growing at a fast pace. The stock of Compuware Corporation reached $40 per share in December 1999.

On March 31, 2000, we have stated that there is a probability that this stock could fall to $16 per share during the next three months. When this stock fell below $13 per share, an additional 200 shares were bought at $12.38 on April 14, 2000.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $13.11 per share. Buy this stock on dips and hold long-term. Due to the negative short-term outlook for this sector, we revised our target level to $28 per share, from $35 per share. Once this stock reaches our revised target level, two hundred shares will be sold immediately. The remaining 150 shares will be held long-term, at least three years.

Delia’s, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: DLIA) sells a variety of apparel and accessories for young women. The Company conducts sales through its Web site and through brick and mortar stores. This stock reached a 52-week high of $40 per share in April 1999, and then proceeded to fall along with other Internet stocks. By November 1999, this stock reached a low of $5.50 per share. Afterwards, the stock proceeded to rise, buoyed by optimistic expectations of higher holiday sales and reached an intra-day high of $13.25 in November 1999.

On April 30, 2001, this stock closed at $2.96 per share and we rated it a speculative buy. As more money flowed into this timely stock, it closed at $8 per share on June 29, 2001. Several months ago we have revised our target level for this stock downward to $25 per share. This stock may reach such level in the first half of 2003.

Therefore, a decision was made to sell this stock as soon as it revisits its recent high of $8 per share and add cash to the existing cash in our Model Portfolio. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $6.69 per share. Delia’s, Inc. merged with iTurf, Inc. and after the conversion of stock into the newly issued shares, now there are 342 shares in our Model Portfolio.

Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ symbol: DELL) is the world’s number one direct-sale computer manufacturer in the world. The Company makes personal computers, notebook computers, servers and workstations.

In March of 1999, the Company issued a 2-for-1 stock split, the seventh in eight years. On March 22, 2000, the stock reached an intra-day high of $59.68 per share. Then, the stock proceeded to fall.

On November 30, 2000, this stock closed at $19.25 per share. The stock continued its downtrend and reached a low of $16.25 per share. On February 7, 2001, this stock reached an intra-day high of $27.50 per share. Two weeks later, on February 21, this stock tested its support level of $20.43 per share.

On September 21, 2001, this stock closed at a low level of $16.63 per share, and then proceeded to rebound to $29.67 per share on December 5, 2001. This stock closed at $29.64 per share on January 8, 2002. In March 2002, this stock may test its support level and at approximately $17 per share would be a strong buy.

Although it is not likely that the stock of Dell Computer Corporation will appreciate at such a fast pace as it did between the year 1994 and 1999, in our opinion, this stock could generate a gain of approximately 1,500 percent in six years.

Ericsson LM Telephone (NASDAQ symbol: ERICY) is a leading supplier of mobile phones and telecommunications equipment. The company’s main manufacturing facilities are located in Sweden. Ericsson’s telecom equipment is among the most advanced in the world.

The sales of equipment have increased significantly in China and surpassed the sales in U.S. Ericsson LM Telephone projects that by the year 2003 the number of mobile phone users could reach over 800 million. The long-term outlook for Ericsson is excellent. ADR’s of Ericsson split 4-for-1 on May 8, 2000. On January 8, 2002, ERICY closed at $5.46 per ADR. Buy these ADR’s on dips, preferably below $5 and hold at least three years.

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ symbol: INTC) is the leading manufacturer of microprocessors. The company continues to switch production to 0.18 micron manufacturing process that yields more semiconductors from each wafer.

The stock of Intel Corporation has kept rising ever since 30 shares were bought in March of 1995, at $78.25 per share. The company issued a 100% stock dividend on June 22, 1995, another one on July 14, 1997, a 2-for-1 stock split on April 11, 1999, and another 2-for-1 split on July 30. Since the original 30 shares were bought, after these stock splits there were 480 shares in the portfolio.

On October 30, 2000, two hundred shares were sold and now there are 280 shares in our Model Portfolio. This stock continued to fall and closed at $30.06 per share on December 29, 2000. As the institutional investors proceeded to buy this stock, it rebounded and closed at $37 per share on January 31, 2001.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $35.58 per share. At this level the stock is fully valued. Buy this stock on dips, preferably below $26 per share, and hold long-term.

Internet Capital Group (NASDAQ symbol: ICGE) is a venture capital group that owns a stake in over 52 Internet companies. This venture capital group owns a stake in Vertical Net, a group of online trading communities where transactions for parts and raw materials are made among corporations.

In July 2000, this stock traded at $45.18 per share and then proceeded to fall. Due to the carnage in the Internet sector this stock closed at a low of $3.28 per share on December 29, 2000, down from its high of $143.55 reached in March 2000.

Afterwards, this stock proceeded to build a slow upward momentum and closed at $6.44 per share on January 31, 2001. There is a very slight probability that this stock could revisit its high of $143.55 per share during the next two years.

As soon as this stock reaches approximately $130 per share, one hundred and fifty shares will be sold immediately. The remaining fifty shares will be held long-term. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at a low level of $1.42 per share, and we rate it a speculative strong buy.

LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE symbol: LSI) makes chips for: cellular phones, satellite set-top boxes, DVD products and personal computers. The company derives 58% of revenues from international sales. LSI Logic has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe and Japan.

The company may continue to invest 15-17% of revenues in R & D. As the demand for cellular phones and set-top boxes continues to grow in double-digits, the revenues and earnings of LSI Logic could outperform the rest of the companies in the chip sector. This stock closed at $32.63 per share on October 31, 2000 and then proceeded to descend. Due to the bear market, this stock broke below $20 per share and closed at a low level of $16.43 per share on December 21, 2000, way down from its high of $71.32.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $16.21 per share and at this level is fully valued. This stock is in a slow downtrend. By February, or March 2002, this stock may test its support level of $11.20 per share and at such level would be a screaming buy. Stocks of chipmakers may appreciate substantially by the end of the first half of 2002 and LSI could reach approximately $22.50 per share.

This stock will be sold as soon as it reaches our revised target level of approximately $42 per share, perhaps at the end of the second half of 2002.

Lucent Technologies, Inc., (NYSE symbol: LU) is the largest manufacturer of the telecommunications equipment. Lucent Technologies makes fiber-optic equipment and optical network equipment that allows the phone companies to increase the capacity and to provide a high speed Internet access.

On October 30, 2000, an additional 200 shares of Lucent were bought at $20.75 per share and added to our Model Portfolio. Now, there is a total of 250 shares in our Model Portfolio.

This stock is for patient investors who are willing to hold it at least two years. In the year 2003, this equity may reach our revised target level of $55 per share.

As soon as this stock reaches our target level, 150 shares will be sold. The remaining hundred shares will be held long-term, at least ten years.

On January 31, 2001, this stock closed at $18.60 per share. Afterwards, this stock proceeded to test its support level and closed at $9.97 on March 30, 2001. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $7.19 per share. Buy this stock on dips and hold long-term. Investors who already own this stock may add to their position.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ symbol: MSFT) is the largest maker of software. The operating system made by Microsoft is used in the majority of computers. The company has no debt and has approximately $17 billion in cash and short- term investments.

Although this timely stock may not appreciate at previous fast pace, it could generate a gain of 700 percent in six years. This stock will be held long-term, at least five years. On December 29, 2000, this stock closed at $43.38 per share and we rated it a screaming buy.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $69.38 per share and at this level is fully valued. This stock may test its support level in mid March 2002, and if it were to fall to approximately $54 per share it would be a strong buy. Hold this stock long-term.

Motorola Inc. (NYSE symbol: MOT) is a major supplier of cellular phones, semiconductors, and pagers. The stock of Motorola continued to fall and reached an intra day low of $14 per share, an eight year low, on March 22, 2001.

The stock of Motorola was held in our Model Portfolio between February 1995, and April 1997. On April 23, 1997, all 50 shares of Motorola were sold at $57.50 per share, with a loss of 5%. On the same day, the funds received from the sale of shares of Motorola were used to buy 50 ADRs of Nokia Corporation at $58.88. To cover the balance of this trade, $179.85 of cash was deducted from the cash position in our Model Portfolio.

The stock of Motorola is great for trading. In our opinion, this stock could reach $50 per share in the year 2002, and once it does it will be sold.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $14.80 per share. In January 2002, this stock may test its support level and if it were to fall below $14 per share it would be a strong buy. Buy this stock when it tests its support level and hold until it reaches our target level of approximately $50 per share.

Nokia Corporation (NYSE symbol: NOK) is the world’s largest manufacturer of mobile phones. The Company is located in Finland, with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and China. Nokia derives 56% of its revenues from sales in Europe and 44% from sales in other continents.

The long-term outlook for Nokia is excellent, as the demand for company’s products grows worldwide. The Company issued a 2-for-1 split on April 16, 1998, one on April 11, 1999, and a 4-for-1 split on April10, 2000.

ADRs of Nokia Corporation closed at $23.87 on January 8, 2002. These ADRs may test their support level of $15.20 in March 2002, and at such level should be bought immediately. Hold these ADRs long-term, at least three years.

Nortel Networks Corp. (NYSE symbol: NT) is the leading provider of networking solutions, including optical networking solutions and wireless networking systems. The stock is way off from its high of $86 per share. Although this stock could trade at a low level during a quarter, or two, as soon as the growth of revenues reaches approximately 50 percent, perhaps next year, this stock may once again resume its strong upward trend.

Until September 2001, we were estimating that this stock could revisit its high of $86 per share in less than twelve months. Due to the continued slow-down, it could take this stock two years to reach such level. The Internet is not going away. Quiet the opposite is happening. Each month millions of new users are accessing the Internet. This greatly increases the demand for bandwidth therefore the demand for the equipment made by Nortel Networks could continue to grow worldwide.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $8.30 per share. Buy this stock on dips, preferably below $7 per share, and hold long-term. This stock will be held in our Model Portfolio until it reaches approximately $60 per share and then it will be sold.

Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ symbol: ORCL) is the world’s second largest software company. The company makes database management system software. Approximately 90% of corporate Web sites are using Oracle’s database software.

In the year of 1999, Oracle Corporation consolidated its computer system from approximately 40 locations around the world, down to two locations. The company launched its Internet store and all of its sales will be made through this online storefront. Oracle Corporation has already achieved annual savings of $1 billion from this E-engineering.

As soon as this stock reaches our target level of approximately $25 per share, perhaps in April 2002, all of the shares that are held in our Model Portfolio will be sold immediately. The cash will be added to the existing cash in our Model Portfolio.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $15.75 per share. Due to the strong money flow, this stock may continue its upward momentum and reach approximately $20 per share by the end of January 2002. Afterwards, this equity may test its support level of $11.20 per share, perhaps in March 2002. Buy this stock on dips and sell as soon as it reaches our target level of approximately $25 per share.

Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE symbol: PFE) is a diversified manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and consumer products. Among its brand name pharmaceutical products is Norvasc for hypertension and Zoloff for depression. The latest addition is Viagra, a pill for erectile dysfunction.

The company issued a 3-for-1 stock split on June 30, 1999. Warner-Lambert agreed to be acquired by Pfizer, Inc. The shareholders will receive 2.75 shares of Pfizer stock for each share of Warner-Lambert stock. The deal is valued at $85 billion. After the merger is completed, Pfizer, Inc., will become a pharmaceutical behemoth with extensive R & D department.

The long-term outlook for the company is good. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $39.59 per share. This stock may test its support level of $35.80 by March 2002, and at such level would be a strong buy. Hold this stock long-term.

Sun Microsystems, Inc.(NASDAQ symbol: SUNW) is among the major suppliers of hardware to the Internet. The company continues to introduce new servers, competitively priced, in order to expand its market share.

Sun Microsystems revenues have doubled during the past three years, to $19 billion. In our opinion, the company could attain a greater market share during this economic slowdown, and once again may double its annual revenues in three years.

As additional hundreds of millions of users access the Internet, the demand for servers could grow 50 percent annually during the next five years. This stock will be held in our Model Portfolio approximately three years, and as soon as it generates a gain of 400 percent, all of the shares will be sold.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $13.93 per share. This stock may test its support level of $8 per share in March 2002, and at such level would be a screaming buy.

Vertical Net, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: VERT) is an Internet incubator that owns and operates over 50 Websites designed as online business-to-business communities. These Websites, known as vertical trade communities are grouped in several industry sectors such as Advanced Technologies, Communications, Environmental, Food and Packaging, Food Service, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Metals, Textile and Apparel, and Service.

This stock was featured in our “Buy & Sell” section in August 2000. At that time, we have stated that this stock could fall to approximately $35 per share. Furthermore, we have stated that the risk of owning this B2B start up is high; therefore this stock could only be bought by speculators.

Who would have known then that this stock would break through a $35 level and reach a ridiculously low price of $2.68 per share on February 23, 2001.

Once again, we would like to reiterate that this stock is not for the faint of heart and may be bought only by speculators. These two hundred shares will be held in our Model Portfolio until the stock reaches approximately $140 per share, perhaps in 2003, and then will be sold to lock in long-term capital gain. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $1.73 per share and we rate it a speculative strong buy.

WorldCom, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: WCOM) has already grown from a small telecommunications provider to a behemoth, through mergers and acquisitions. On September 14, 1998, World Com merged with MCI Communications Corporation. Once this merger was finalized, World Com was in possession of one of the worlds largest and most advanced digital networks that connect local markets in the United States to more than 280 countries and locations worldwide.

On August 4, 1998, the company acquired a 51.79% voting interest and 19.26% economic interest in Embratel, a national telecommunications provider in Brazil. World Com plans to continue expanding globally through mergers and acquisitions.

In our opinion, at the recent price level this stock is undervalued and has a potential to reach approximately $50 per share in 2003. As soon as this stock reaches our target level of $50 per share, all one hundred shares will be sold to lock in a probable gain of approximately 120 percent. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $14.82 per share. Buy this stock on dips and hold until it reaches our target level.

Yahoo Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: YHOO) is a global Internet media company that provides comprehensive information and shopping services to over 200 million users worldwide. The company’s Website www.yahoo.com is the most visited site and has the highest name recognition. The company provides Web content around the world in 12 languages.

As the advertising market on the Web continued to grow, in the fourth quarter of 1999, there were 3,550 advertisers, versus 2,225 in the same quarter of 1998. Average revenue per advertiser rose to $57,000 in the fourth quarter of 1999, from $34,000 in the fourth quarter of 1998.

Advertising revenues on the Web in the United States alone are projected to reach over $8 billion annually in one year. Yahoo Inc., could receive 20 percent of these revenues; thus we estimate that the company’s annual revenue could grow to approximately $1.6 billion in the year 2002. Yahoo Inc., is among the few Internet companies that already generate positive cash flow. We project that this stock could rise twenty-fold from present level, during the next five years.

The risk of owning this stock is above average and it is not for a timid investor. This timely stock will be held in our Model Portfolio until it reaches our target level of $300 per share and then these one hundred shares will be sold.

On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $19.53 per share. Due to the unusually strong money flow, this stock may maintain its upward momentum and reach approximately $22 per share by the end of January. Afterwards, this stock may pull back and test its support level of $9 per share in March 2002. At such level this stock would be a speculative, strong long-term buy.

Sold

On January 8, 2002, two hundred shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., (NYSE symbol: AMD) were sold at $19.89 per share. These two hundred shares were bought on October 30, 2000, at $20.50 per share. Original objective was to hold this stock long-term and sell 150 shares when it reached approximately $85 per share and hold the remaining 50 shares.

In May 2001 issue, the target level was revised downward to $60 per share. Several months ago, the strategy for our Model Portfolio was changed drastically, from “buy and hold” to “trade short-term.”

In our opinion, at this level this stock is fully valued. If the stock of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., were to fall to approximately $9 per share, or below, a total of four hundred shares will be bought and added to our Model Portfolio.

The cash received from this trade was added to the existing cash in our Model Portfolio and now there is $14,477 of cash. This additional cash will be used to buy 100 more shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Furthermore, the balance of cash will be used to buy 200 shares of RF Micro-Devices, Inc.

Buy Alert

Tech stocks were very resilient and as more money flowed into them they remained near their recent highs. These tech stocks could test their support level in February, or March 2002.

Six stocks listed below, will be bought when they reach their support level and added to our Model Portfolio. . All of these stocks will be traded short-term. If these stocks were not to reach our buy target level, then a smaller quantity of each stock will be bought.

Three hundred shares of LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE symbol: LSI) will be bought as soon as this stock falls to approximately $11.20 per share. By February, or March 2002, this stock may test its support level of $11.20 per share and at such level would be a screaming buy.

Stocks of chipmakers may appreciate substantially by the end of the first half of 2002 and LSI could reach approximately $22.50 per share. As soon as this stock reaches our target level of approximately $22.50 per share, perhaps in May 2002, these three hundred shares will be sold. To find out more about this stock, read: Stocks for traders

Four hundred shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE symbol: AMD) will be bought as soon as this stock tests its support level of $8 per share by the end of March 2002. This equity was very resilient. Instead of testing its support level, this stock proceeded to test its resistance level and closed at $20.00 per share on January 4, 2002.

We will wait until this equity tests its support level, perhaps by the end of March 2002, and then this stock will be bought and added to our Model Portfolio.

In the year 2002, earnings outlook for this stock may improve substantially and as more money flows into this equity it may reach a high level by the end of April 2002. These three hundred shares of AMD will be sold as soon as this stock reaches approximately $27.50 per share, perhaps in May 2002. To find out more about this stock, read: Stocks for traders .

Three hundred shares of Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: SUNW) will be bought as soon as this stock falls to approximately $8 per share, perhaps in February, or March 2002. These three hundred shares will be sold as soon as the stock reaches approximately $18 per share, perhaps by the end of April 2002, to lock in a short-term gain. To find out more about this stock, read: Model Portfolio .

One hundred shares of Corning Incorporated (NYSE symbol: GLW) will be bought as soon as this stock falls to approximately $7 per share. Recently, this stock fell to a 52-week low of $6.92 from a 52-week high of $79.75 per share.

The company is a major supplier of fiber-optic cable. On January 8, 2002, this stock closed at $10.48 per share. This stock may test its support level of $6.92 in February, or March 2002. These one hundred shares of Corning Inc., will be sold as soon as this stock reaches approximately $17.50 per share, perhaps by the end of April 2002.

One hundred shares of JDS Uniphase (NASDAQ symbol: JDSU) will be bought as soon as this stock falls to approximately $5.25 per share. Recently, this stock fell to a 52-week low of $5.12 per share, from a 52-week high of $76.63 per share.

On January 8, 2002, JDSU closed at $9.63 per share. This stock may test its support level of $5.12 per share in February, or March 2002. These one hundred shares will be sold as soon as this stock reaches approximately $15 per share, perhaps by the end of April 2002, to lock in a short-term gain.

Two hundred shares of RF Micro-Devices, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: RFMD) will be bought as soon as this stock falls to approximately $12 per share. This equity may reach such level between mid January and March 2002.

RFMD may fall to $12 by March 2002, and then rebound to approximately $29 per share by the end of the first half of 2002. If this stock were to reach such level, it should be sold immediately. To find out more about RFMD, read: Stocks for traders.

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Model Portfolio Chart
1-8-2002

Stock Symbol	Purchase date	Purchase Price	Shares Bought	Recent Price	Change %	Market Value
AMAT	March 1996	$38.12	c 160	$45.78	380%	$7,325
CMGI	January 2001	$6.78	300	$2.12	- 68%	$636
CSCO	October 1999	$73.88	j 100	$20.95	- 43%	$2,095
CSCO	March 2001	$19.88	100	$20.95	5%	$2,095
CPQ	April 1999	$23.88	100	$11.29	- 53%	$1,129
CPWR	January 2000	$21.06	150	$13.11	- 38%	$1,967
CPWR	April 2000	$12.36	200	$13.11	6%	$2,622
DLIA	December 1999	$4.20	k 342	$6.69	59%	$2,288
DELL	April 1999	$38.63	100	$29.64	- 23%	$2,964
ERICY	September 1997	$42.12	e 800	$5.46	4%	$4,368
INTC	March 1995	$78.25	a 280	$35.58	627%	$9,962
ICGE	October 2000	$11.63	200	$1.42	- 88%	$284
LSI	February 2001	$19.25	100	$16.21	- 15%	$1,621
LU	June 2000	$57.88	50	$7.19	- 88%	$360
LU	October 2000	$20.75	200	$7.19	-65%	$1,438
MSFT	January 1999	$169.12	h 80	$69.38	- 18%	$5,550
MOT	March 2001	$15	100	$14.80	- 1%	$1,480
NOK	April 1997	$58.88	d 280	$23.87	354%	$6,684
NT	March 2001	$17.56	100	$8.30	- 53%	$830
NT	July 2001	$7.58	200	$8.30	9%	$1,660
ORCL	May 2001	$15.26	300	$15.75	3%	$4,725
PFE	August 1997	$52.06	i 150	$39.59	128%	$5,939
SUNW	March 2001	$18.82	100	$13.93	- 26%	$1,393
VERT	February 2001	$3.72	200	$1.73	- 53%	$346
WCOM	January 2001	$22.50	100	$14.82	- 34%	$1,482
YHOO	February 2001	$27.32	100	$19.53	- 29%	$1,953

Cash $14,477
Total $87,673

a) The quantity of shares was adjusted for a 100% stock dividend issued by Intel Corporation on June 22, 1995, a 2-for-1 stock split issued on July 14, 1997, a 2-for-1 stock split issued on April 11, 1999 and a 2-for-1 stock split issued on July 30, 2000. (There were 480 shares of INTC on October 29, 2000. On October 30, 2000, two hundred shares were sold and now there are 280 shares).

c) The quantity of shares was adjusted for a 100% stock dividend issued by Applied Materials, Inc. on October 14, 1997 and a 2-for-1 stock split issued on March 16, 2000.

d) The quantity of ADR’s was adjusted for a 2-for-1 split issued by Nokia Corporation on April 16, 1998, a 2-for-1 split issued on April 11, 1999, and a 4-for-1 split issued on April 10, 2000.

e) The quantity of ADR’s was adjusted for a 2-for-1 split issued by Ericsson Telephone on May 22, 1998, and a 4-for-1 split issued on May 8, 2000.

h) The quantity of shares was adjusted for a 2-for-1 stock split issued by Microsoft Corporation on March 26, 1999.

i) The quantity of shares was adjusted for a 3-for-1 stock split issued by Pfizer on June 30, 1999.

j) The quantity of shares was adjusted for a 2-for-1 stock split issued by Cisco Systems, Inc. on March 23, 2000.

k) Two hundred shares of Delia’s, Inc., were bought in December 1999, at $7.19 per share. After Delia’s, Inc., merged with i Turf, Inc., these shares were converted into newly issued stock and now there are 342 shares in our Model Portfolio. The original acquisition cost has been adjusted to $4.20 per share.

After the trades done throughout the year 2001, our Model Portfolio is heavily weighed in tech stocks. The risk of such asset allocation is much greater than owning a portfolio of stocks in several sectors. Furthermore, more stocks will be held short-term. Although it is not likely that a typical investor will acquire all of the stocks that are in our Model Portfolio, each investor has to be aware beforehand that short-term trading is risky, and will greatly increase tax liability.

Between April 1994 and July 1998, a total of $28,336 of cash was invested in the Model Portfolio. Due to the excellent performance of the technology stocks, over the course of six years the total value of the portfolio has risen to $145,374 as of June 30, 2000. Our Model Portfolio has generated a gain of $117,038, or 413 percent in just six years (as of June 30, 2000).

Investors who are just starting out should not be deterred by the size of our Model Portfolio. Notice that a total of $28,336 was invested over the course of four years, averaging an investment of $7,000 per year. Investors who are just starting out could invest as little as $2,000 each year, but be consistent and invest that amount every year. After several years, investor could have a portfolio consisting of several blue-chip stocks.

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