Message-ID: <26790410.1075861447174.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 21:05:13 -0800 (PST) From: 1.10043390.-2@multexinvestornetwork.com To: jwillia@enron.com Subject: November 17, 2001 - Protecting your home Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Multex Investor <1.10043390.-2@multexinvestornetwork.com>@ENRON X-To: jwillia@enron.com X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \JWILLIA (Non-Privileged)\Williams, Jason (Trading)\Deleted Items X-Origin: Williams-J X-FileName: JWILLIA (Non-Privileged).pst Water, water, everywhere! A flood can turn your dream house into a nightmare. Dont miss our new article on flood insurance. Plus, learn how title insurance helps protect your home, and check out our free report on an emerging markets telecom fund. And read two articles on value investing and avoiding false signals from the market. *************************************************************** You are receiving this mail because you have registered for Multex Investor. To unsubscribe, see bottom of this message. *************************************************************** ======================== Sponsored by ========================= "Top 10 for 2001" Reaps +29.8% Gain! New Buys Just Released! Investors who bought Frank Curzio's "Top 10 for 2001" portfolio of bulletproof stocks netted a healthy +29.8% YTD. What's he buying now? He just added a new position to his list of favorites. The FXC Newsletter, FREE for 30-days: http://www.investools.com/c/go/EFEX/MTEX-efexTD3?s=S600 ============================================================== Below -------- - Investment ideas - Free and sponsored reports - Personal finance - Funds - Online advice and chats Investment ideas ----------------------------------------- 1. INVESTMENT IDEAS Beware the ghosts of Christmas 2001 Spirits are hanging over the markets, not all of which promise happy returns. By Rick Wayman, CFA The market will face some difficult challenges during the next two quarters, and investors need to be aware of these issues in order to invest wisely. So, in the spirit of the coming season, and with apologies to Charles Dickens, I would like to introduce you to these challenges as the ghosts of Christmas--Version 2001. Our main theme is that the economy is not as good as the market currently thinks it is, and that earnings will come under increased pressure by issues that have not yet appeared on the Streets radar. The combination of these forces could depress stocks near-term, but could also result in a classic January rally. Click here to read more http://www.multexinvestor.com/article.asp?docid=4339&nd=1117 2. INVESTMENT IDEAS Value without tears Those who follow our value-oriented screens know that value investors don't just wind up buying dogs. By Marc Gerstein All investors risk getting involved with dogs every day. But value investors need to be especially sensitive to the matter, since they make a regular practice of searching for stocks that look attractive based on some simple arithmetic that any investor can do, and on answers that anyone can see. If you're searching for value, you almost have to presume that anything you uncover is a dog until you receive specific evidence showing otherwise. Click here to read more http://www.multexinvestor.com/article.asp?docid=4181&nd=1117 ======================== Sponsored by ========================= Receive a 4 week RISK-FREE trial subscription to the Financial Times Financial Times reporters all over the world cover everything from business and economic news to world events like no other publication. 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Mortgage on MultexPF Protecting your right to ownership Most insurance looks to the future, but title insurance looks to the past. A title insurance policy protects you against problems that occurred long before you bought a home problems resulting from defects in the title. http://www.multexinvestor.com/Topic.asp?target=/personalfinance/mortgages/item&ForumID=22&DocID=4256&nd=1117 2. Retirement on MultexPF Using an annuity to save for retirement An annuity is something of a cross between a life insurance policy and a mutual fund. Some experts hate annuities; others love them. Read about the pros and cons of this controversial investment vehicle. http://www.multexinvestor.com/Topic.asp?target=/personalfinance/retirement/item&ForumID=20&DocID=4298&nd=1117 3. Insurance on MultexPF Flood insurance Water, water everywhere! A flood can turn your dream home into a nightmare. About 90 percent of all natural disasters in the United States involve flooding, yet many people aren't covered. Are you? http://www.multexinvestor.com/Topic.asp?target=/personalfinance/insurance/item&ForumID=25&DocID=4300&nd=1117 Fund watch ------------------- 1. Top 10 tax-efficient funds According to Ibbotson, more than 2 percent per year is lopped off the average mutual fund's performance by taxes, but is it possible to reduce this impact? Sure is. Check out our picks for the 10 best tax-efficient funds. http://www.multexinvestor.com/FundWatch/Article.asp?target=/funds/fundwatch/result&Type=CloserLook&DocID=4136 2. Special Reports Morningstar 3rd quarter report: T. Rowe Price The bear market has proven T. Rowe Prices strategies of diversification and attention to valuations. Even though all its funds lost money in the 3rd quarter, they still did better than most. (8-page report, $20) http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=25212473 Online advice and chats ----------------------------------------- 1. ASK THE ANALYST Schaeffer's Research's Bernie Schaeffer believes recent strength is nothing more than a bear rally. While impressed with the market's broad move higher since Sept. 21, Schaeffer says to keep an eye on the exit door. Why does he believe bulls will ultimately succumb to selling pressure? He can answer questions until Mon., Nov. 19. Ask the analyst. http://www.multexinvestor.com/AskTheAnalystForm.asp?&nd=1117 Can your portfolio be fixed? Discover tactics to help you approach your fallen stocks with sensibility and creativity. Sign up now for Bernies FREE CyberSeminar - "HOW TO REPAIR BROKEN STOCKS". Click here http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/redirect.asp?CODE=GB01L8&PAGE=1. 2. ASK THE EXPERT American Century Investment's Karen Burnett talks about choosing a retirement plan for your business. Choosing a retirement plan for your business or yourself is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. 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