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I should add that these 20 holdings are in a mix of ETF's and CEF's, rather than individual stocks.

Barring a slight adjustment, the preliminary figure from the brokerage has us climbing out of the ditch of last March with a year ending overall 47.04% gain. Some holdings end 2009 still underwater from where they were in 2007 but those are now quite in the long-term holding category.

So 2009 ends with some less fear and trepidation than 2008 did, however given the last few months of largely "up" some form of correction is not without expectation either. How much and for how long are the still open questions. Still, with business plans of one form or another that are generally AIMed in the right direction, at least we can be assured of fewer emotional gyrations than most. That alone is worth a lot.