Whenever I get involved with bonds and preferreds, I might have some chances. Started with AIG ( not BK yet) sub bond, I was OK. Now, I am hopping wmih and Lehman preferreds could get something.
Without EC, I probably will try a little bit on common, just like playing lotto. However, I got a lot of criticism on GTATQ board. I bought some commons, but quite talking on GTATQ board.