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Elmer Phud

11/25/03 3:07 PM

#18746 RE: HailMary #18744

HM -

The exact lesson I learned the hard way. I used equities to back puts on those same or similar equities. When the price dropped, my obligation increased while my margin decreased. A very painful position to be in. I now back my puts with cash so I can sleep at night.