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I don't think so. I think Corp-buyers background/education was different.
Michael Cohen, CMA, CFM
Director of Research
Before joining Pacific American Securities, Michael was a financial analyst and co-fund manager of the Alpha Analytics Digital Future Fund (ADFFX). The Alpha Analytics Digital Future Fund was established in December 1999. Michael participated in the fund's design and planning and was responsible for analyzing the technology sector as well as initially reviewing and selecting all the stocks for the Fund. He earned his MBA with a concentration in finance from the California State University, Northridge in 1997 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics (cum laude) from California State University, Northridge in 1988. The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has awarded him the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and the Certified in Financial Management (CFM) designations. Michael is on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the IMA, as well as Chairman of the Committee on Information Technology. Michael holds series 7 and 63 securities licenses and is currently a Level-II candidate in the CFA Study and Examination Program.
Michael is a featured technology investment expert in a variety of different media. He has made numerous television appearances on Bloomberg, CNBC, CNNfn, and Reuters TV. His comments frequently appear in stories on major financial wire services and newspapers across the country.