Winky0906, Thanks for your response, I think I have as good an understanding as I might hope for short of embarking on an intensive course of study to truly learn and understand the nuances of trading. As it is I recognize that I may well be one of the unusual members of the board who simply has a block of shares that hopefully will grow someday. As many of the board already know, I did some consulting work for Solomon back in 2001 and to this day believe that they have something worthwhile. It is my crap-shoot and I accept responsibility for my gain or loss. I certainly have no interest in verbal abuse with others for either my, or their, knowledge or lack of. Again thanks for all the info. Pete