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Top 68. May 23, 2002 4:05 PM

» snaimon - WHAT'S WRONG WITH SCHWAB, FIDELITY AND JANUS?

(As a subsriber to the MAVFLASH I just received this info-mercial message)

WHAT'S WRONG WITH SCHWAB, FIDELITY AND JANUS?

Three of the biggest names in the stock fund
industry are ripping you off. Today, in fact,
these firms would rather make themselves rich
than help make you wealthy.

For example, Schwab is no longer the king of
the discount service providers. They prefer
the title "full-service" and have abandoned
self-directed investors. How so? They charge
more than anybody to buy and sell online!

At Schwab, it now costs nearly $33 for a
regular stock trade, $35 for a mutual fund
order and $45 per quarter for "inactivity"
on your account. Bottom line? If you don't
have $50,000 or more with Schwab, they'd
rather not do business with you at all.

The sun isn't much brighter at Fidelity. Not
only are the fees excessive. Not only did
they switch the early withdrawal penalty from
90 days to 180 days, making it more
challenging to sell. But they also push the
load (commission) side of their business.

In fact, nearly $3 billion wastes away in
Fidelity Advisor lemon funds; that is, you
pay a commission for the privilege of losing
money in Advisor vehicles like Growth
Opportunity, Large-Cap Growth, Strategic
Growth and Overseas. In fact, Fidelity would
rather talk to you about their load fund
losers than their infinitely more respectable
no-load, no-commission winners.

And in some ways, Janus may be the biggest
offender of them all. They won the hearts of
Americans with bull market superstars. Yet
all of their funds were enormously overexposed
to technology and telecomm. By the time Janus
fund managers reduced their exposure... they
had already lost billions for the buy-n-hold
faithful. (And they still have too much of
YOUR money in tech and telecomm!)

FIGHT BACK AND WIN BIG IN THE COMING BULL MARKET!

Keep in mind, Schwab, Fidelity and Janus have an
awful lot to offer you. But it's my job as an
investment advocate to point out the pitfalls in
certain financial relationships. In fact, one of
the key benefits that subscribers to my Maverick
Advisor service receive is a semi-annual,
comprehensive review of the brokerage houses and
fund firms.

Think about it. What if you didn't have to rely
on a company's underpaid, under-informed
representative to tell you whether your
investments were in the right place? Would you
do better? What if you didn't need to worry
about losing 1/2 of your assets to a bear
market... could you achieve your financial goals
faster?

Sometimes, the best resource in the world is a
consumer advocate. Someone who will tell you
exactly like it is.

In the investment world, you don't want advice
from someone who is a slave to Wall Street. You
want someone who won't snow you with buy-n-hold
b.s. You want someone who tells you when and what
to sell. And for the coming bull market, someone
who tells you WHEN AND WHAT TO BUY!

This has been a key mission on my nationally
syndicated radio show, Maverick Investing with
Doug Fabian. I let investors know the ways in
which Wall Street rips them off, from bad brokers
to deceptive fund families to analysts with
conflicts of interest. Most important, I make
sure that investors know what they can do to
fight back and... ultimately... be successful
wealth-builders.

One way to become an investing success is to
prepare yourself for the new bull market. There's
no telling whether it'll start today, tomorrow,
two weeks from now or late in the year.

But it's definitely coming! Just like I explain
to clients... many who have subscribed to my
service for 25 years... every bear is followed
by an amazingly profitable bull market
opportunity.

Indeed the greatest bull market advances occur at
the end of the bear's run. The S&P 500 typically
gains more than 100% after a bear is finished.

100%! That's a double on your money!

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One of the most important lessons I learned over
25 years in the business is this: The best stock
funds NEVER stay on top. What's more, the
mediocre may not be mediocre forever. And
sometimes... no-name families rise to
extraordinary heights.

Without a doubt, you have to be flexible. When a
formerly fabulous family like Janus no longer
works for you... or when a brokerage like Schwab
would rather become the next Merrill Lynch than
serve your needs... it's time to think about
positioning your assets elsewhere.

In essence, things change. Different fund managers take over. Investment styles come and go. Different industries become hot. Small publicly traded companies... rather than the big ones... may lead the way in a next stock market bull.

How will you know? You need to examine the breakout trends. That's what I do. In fact, with the help of my proprietary database, I've identified 150 stock fund prospects with great potential in the coming bull market.

Price Small-Cap Value, Fidelity Fifty, Ariel
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Maverick Advisor subscribers know... and look forward to... specific guidance on the type of funds that I expect to outperform the herd. (The type of funds that can DOUBLE YOUR MONEY in the coming bull!)

PROFIT ALERT: THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET BACK INTO STOCKS

Getting in at the early stages of the bull - the right exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the right moderate growth funds - may not be an easy assignment. That's why you need someone who gives it to you straight.

It's true that the Fabian family has always been
famous for getting investors out of stocks before
market crashes and bears. (Our service subscribers sidestepped 81-82, '87, '90, '98 and '00-02).

That's right! We sidestepped every fearsome selloff, crash, crisis and bear with a basic premise:
Understand when to sell and then... know when to buy.

And now... here in '02... we're focusing on what to BUY! There exists an enormous potential for a hugely profitable bull market in stocks... and nobody who genuinely wishes to create wealth should miss out.

You should be thinking about DOUBLING YOUR MONEY in the right exchange-trade funds (ETFs) and/or the right moderate growth funds. Remember, the S&P 500 typically gains more than 100% after a bear is finished.

$20,000 to $40,000. $50,000 to $100,000. $200,000 to $400,000... in the next bull market!

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How have your expert representatives performed for you? Do they get you out before you get globally crossed, Enronized or Sun Microwaved? Do they admit when the fund they chose for you is a lemon... do they ever tell you when it's time to sell?

What you need is someone who isn't motivated by assets under management or lawyer-like hourly fees. You need a maverick investing alternative... profitable advice that is easy on the mind, easy on the clock and easy on the
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That's why I am inviting you to extend your relationship with Maverick Investing. I want you to begin your wealth-building journey with me, Doug Fabian, today. And I want you to receive all of my insights on the best way to invest for your family and your future.

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Doug Fabian
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-- posted by snaimon

Top 69. May 23, 2002 4:36 PM

» snaimon - Schwab, Janus....

At one time Doug HAD his accounts at Schwab.... and complained about the $29.95 commission. Don't know if he has switched. He sure is hot.

At one time not too long ago, not too far before March 2000, he was still touting such Janus funds as Mercury, Worldwide, and Enterprise as good investments. They were above their 200-day moving averages and the green flag was up for easy-money, 20% annual returns growth investeing. He did tell people to sell these and all equity funds in Sep 00 when they broke their 200 day moving averages. Those shows are gone from the radio archive, but I should be able to dig up some of those Mav Flashes from old email copies if anyone is interested. He sure has changed his tune on Janus!

The previous info-mercial reminds me of another financial radio personality about whom many, many posters on this site vehemently disagree.

Sounds like the old "Send me your money and I will make you rich"-line to me.

Personally, I think these radio advisors ARE sincere about what they do. I think some of the public is always looking for "the easy way out." Reminds me of the "Fuehrer" (leader) in Germany -- a leader with simple answers to complex questions. Not to say Doug or the other guy is evil like Hitler.... just an example of a leader with some serious problems. Doug's serious problems have been that his system has given at least 2 false buy signals since his Sep 00 sell signal. His info-mercial does not mention that.

Stan

-- posted by snaimon

Top 70. May 24, 2002 12:10 PM

» DanG_6 - Fabian's New Book

I was checking out the "new books" section of our local library yesterday and ran across Doug Fabian's new book, "Maverick Investing". Since I used to watch his Dad (Dick) on TV many years ago, I checked it out just to see what he had to say. Quite a yawn, I'm afraid. About 99% padding, with lots "sizzle" and very little "steak". A couple of major points were (and this could have been printed on a 3x5 card with room to spare): Use stops of about 15-20% on your mutual funds and use a 39-week or 200-day moving average to time entries and exits.

Of course there will be whipsaws, he says, but what the heck, you'll never sit through a bear market. (Actually if you take a couple of 20% whipsaw losses in a row, you will have produced your own equivalent of a bear market, but never mind that!).

All in all, on a scale of 1-10, I'd give this book a zero except for one thing. It does have one admirable quality: it was "printed on recycled, acid-free paper containing a minimum of 50% recycled de-inked fiber."

-- posted by DanG_6

Top 71. Jun 19, 2002 6:48 PM

» snaimon - Doug Fabian pooh-poohs Janus, etc - latest "flash"

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Maverick Investing Flash -- Your Weekly Advisory for Building Wealth
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By Doug Fabian
Editor, The Maverick Advisor
President, Fabian Investment Resources
Host, Maverick Investing with Doug Fabian
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IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION (Volume 25, Issue 24)

* SUCCESSFUL INVESTING: The Things We Should Teach Our Kids

* JANUS UPDATE: Why You MUST Leave the 6th Largest Fund Family

* MAVERICK Q & A: What Questions Should I Ask a Broker or Planner?

* MAV POLL: The Most Important Lesson I've Learned

* SATURDAY'S SHOW (6/22): What You Should Know About Stocks and Real Estate

* HIGHLIGHTS (6/15): Buy, Sell or Hold During the Bear

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SUCCESSFUL INVESTING: The Things We Should Teach Our Kids

Planning for your retirement? Putting away for your children's education? Then you better start early... the earlier, the better. Plus, it wouldn't hurt if you began teaching your kids about money.

For instance, let's say you give your extremely brilliant, self-motivated, hard-working 8 year-old daughter a $10/week allowance for completing household chores. Here you are passing along the principle of personal responsibility.

But what if you taught your girl that 10% of everything she makes must be saved for a rainy day. No bubble gum, Barbie dolls or barrettes... until she saves 10%. (That's LESSON NUMBER 1.)

After 1 year, she would have made $520. Better yet she would have discovered the first key to growing wealthy by putting aside $52 of those dollars in an untouchable piggy bank. Now she's ready for LESSON NUMBER 2 -- compounded growth. If your 8 year old was able to put aside $50 a year for 10 years in an investment account bearing 15% interest, she would have $1746 at age 18. (That may not sound like much... but for putting aside just $1 a week for 10 years... it's a mighty big accomplishment.)

Or let's say that she doesn't have a tremendous number of expenses in the early-goings of her life, and your 8-year old saved $2 from every $10 allowance, and invested those proceeds. That $2 per week, turns into $100 per year. That $100/year, if invested for 40 years at 15% annualized growth would become nearly $250,000 at age 48.

Compounded growth is perhaps the most powerful wealth-building concept on the planet. It turns small sums of money into enormous sums... and it's one of those ideas that each and every child should learn before graduating from high school.

Why do I say that? Because LESSON NUMBER 3 involves avoiding credit card debt. And credit card debt is nothing more than compounding in reverse; that is, the lending company is growing its portfolio at an annualized rate of 7.9%, 12.9%, even 19%. (And they're doing it by luring your kids down a path of complete dependence.)

That's not what you want your kids to learn at college. You want them to pay only for the things that they can afford. You want them to save 10% of every part-time paycheck for their future wealth. And you want them to grow their portfolios with the magic of compounding, rather than let the lending companies become richer on your child's miseducation.

If you're stuck in the bind where your kids don't want to hear you preach, I've looked at a number of young reader-friendly books. Specifically:

* "Money Sense for Kids!" by Hollis Page Harman (Barron's Educational Series, $9.95). An easy-to-read reference that covers minting, making saving and investing money. Ages 8 and up.

* "Growing Money: A Complete Investing Guide For Kids," by Gail Karlitz and Debbie Honig (Price Stern Sloan, $6.99). This focuses on investing, with explanations of how bonds work, why stock prices go up and down, and a quiz to test your investment personality. Ages 9 and up. Plus...

* Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! -- by Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter (Contributor)

Want to teach your kids about investing AND create income for college education? Check out the feature on investing for college at the Special Reports link.

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JANUS UPDATE: Why You MUST Leave the 6th Largest Fund Family

In investing, just like in baseball, it's 3 strikes and you're OUT!

Strike 1. THE "SPINOFF" CONTROVERSY. Mutual fund managers at Janus Capital always wanted to break free from their owner, Kansas City Southern. To the dismay of fund managers, however, Janus became part of Stillwell Financial -- a different Kansas City Southern spinoff.

When fund managers are dissatisfied, they're not likely to perform well. Indeed, while Janus griped and complained about the corporate structure, they gave little thought to diversification and sensible stock picking. The tech wreck humbled most of the Janus portfolios, and the bear ate the rest for dessert.

Strike 2. JIM CRAIG, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, RESIGNS. Jim Craig, the chief investment officer and director of research, announced a decision to leave Janus in August of 2000. Craig was the person most responsible for putting together the fund management team at Janus.

Although Craig denied that his departure had anything to do with the spinoff controversy, most suspected otherwise. Moreover, Craig had been making public comments in the media about Janus falling to pieces if tech stocks went into
a deep freeze. (Not surprisingly, that's exactly what happened to technology stocks!)

Strike 3. THOMAS BAILEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RESIGNS. As if things weren't bad enough -- poor fund performance, bear market, low morale, Craig's resignation -- Bailey quits his post. The man that founded the outfit 33 years earlier decided he had had enough.

Who could blame him? In less than 2 years, assets at Janus went from $320 billion to $160 billion -- a 50% slide. The company has seen more investor withdrawals than any other large fund family rival. And big bets on Enron, Cisco, Tyco and America Online have crippled the once mighty Janus.

Granted, Janus may now have an opportunity to re-engineer, rejuvenate and restore. But in my humble opinion, there's no reason to wait.

If you have money at Janus, you should move to a discount broker like Ameritrade, Waterhouse or Fidelity Brokerage. You'd still be able to purchase a Janus mutual fund at a discount broker, but the obligation wouldn't be there. (And that's a good thing.)

Choice is one of the great freedoms that you have as a mutual fund investor. And if Janus has 20 funds that bet too heavily on growth or tech, why continue the financial relationship?

Tech's not the only segment of this economy. In fact, it's not necessarily the sector with the most promise going forward.

Rather than get caught holding-n-hoping that tech will come roaring back to its glory day prices, why not get leadership on sector investing advice. My Fabian Sector Service not only keeps you out of severe trouble, it gives you rewarding
guidance for the aggressive part of your portfolio.

We currently feature model portfolios for Fidelity, Rydex and Invesco sectors. We also give advice on sector ETFs!

If you have ever wanted to invest in sectors, and if you have ever thought that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could help you invest better, I encourage you to take this ball and run with it. I'll tell you when and what sectors to buy. I'll also tell you when and what sectors to sell... soy you're completely covered!

Plus, you'll get 24/7 access to my Sector Service web site, complete with weekly hotlines, special bulletins and my personal wealth-building commentary. Best of all, you'll have access to the only database on the web that provides
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MAVERICK Q & A: What Questions Should I Ask a Broker or Planner?

Dear Doug,

I know myself well and I know I don't have the discipline to invest sensibly. I want someone else to help me with my money, but I don't know where to turn.
My last broker lost more than 1/2 of my portfolio. The one before that put my IRA into an annuity, and from what you tell me, that's like wearing a belt with suspenders. I'm lost, and I don't know where to turn. Please help. Tim.

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Tim's frustration with Wall Street advisors is not uncommon. Many have discovered that the brokers made them broke in the bear. Others learned that their planners didn't have a solid road map for themselves let alone others.

The only way to break the cycle of bad advice is to ask a lot of questions up front. Here are 3 questions that I continue to recommend as starting points for investors to ask of potential investment specialists:

1.) HOW MUCH MONEY WILL YOU RECEIVE IF I BUY YOUR RECOMMENDED FUND X? Bankers,
planners and advisers earn dollars in the forms of commissions and ongoing fees. For example, if your planner puts $20,000 of your money into Lemon Fund X, you may pay 4%, or $800. And the longer you hold on to the lemon investment... the more you may pay fees, administrative expenses and other costs.

(Note: Make sure that you don't own any lemon funds. Click on the link below.)

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Nobody works for free, so find out how your adviser earns a living. If there's a sales commission, figure out how many dollars you'll have to fork over. Similarly, if there's a fee for managing money, determine how this person justifies his or her rate.

2.) WHERE ARE YOU INVESTING YOUR PERSONAL MONEY? Bankers and planners often struggle with this one. If your adviser hesitates, he/she may lack experience,
have a low net worth or... he/she may just be fishing for an answer.

Keep in mind, even a smooth talker can be deceptive. If a planner begins explaining how every investor has unique needs and differing risk tolerance levels, that's evasive. You just want to know, where does this person have his money invested... period!

3.) HOW WELL DID YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS PERFORM IN 2000, 2001 AND 2002? Every advisor scored big points in the 90's. Why? Because stocks went straight up!

Since March 2000, however, stocks have been mauled by a bear. And that means... only advisor's with a sell discipline performed admirably in 2000, 2001 and 2002.

Again, you may get an evasive response about different clients achieving different rates of returns. You want to get a clear picture on whether this person's advice outperformed or underperformed well-established benchmarks.

In 2001, the Dow lost 7%, the S&P 500 lost 12% and the Nasdaq dropped 21%. Did your potential advisor do better or worse?

In 2002 so far, the Dow has lost 3%, the S&P has lost 9% and the Nasdaq has fallen another 21%. Again, where does your advisor stand?

The Maverick Investing book offers an entire chapter on the RIGHT questions to ask. Order the book by visiting this link below.

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MAV POLL: The Most Important Lesson I've Learned

If you could return to the age of 18, what piece of investing wisdom would you take with you?

a.) Compounded growth is the key to successful investing. Simply shoot for a growth target, contribute regularly to investing accounts, and watch the power of compounding soar!
b.) Know when to sell. I'd make sure that I never bought anything without having a plan for when and how I'd eventually sell it.
c.) You can't beat the market. Either participate in equity ownership -- or don't -- but stick with passive index investing.
d.) Put away 10% of every dollar you earn. You can't go wrong when you know how to save, and then how to put that money to work!
e.) Stay away from any credit cards. You'll be successful at investing if you don't spend the first half of life digging out from down under.

Cast your vote here. Plus... find out what others say!
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SATURDAY'S SHOW (6/22/02): What You Should Know About Stocks and Real Estate

After a fabulous Father's Day weekend, I realized that we hadn't done a show on educating young investors. I mean... really young investors.

What does Joanna need to know about money and saving? What does Joseph need to understand about compounding interest? And what mistakes would we like to see our kids stay away from.

This weekend on Maverick Investing, we'll talk about:

* The importance of socking away 10% of every dollar you take in... and what you should do with the savings
* How compounded growth has the power to make anyone a millionaire. Plus...
* Why credit cards can eat you alive.

Tune in this Saturday, June 22, as we discuss what the rich Dads are teaching their children. What's more, we'll take about the current trends in real estate. Bubble or opportunity?

It's all coming this Saturday, June 15, on Maverick Investing.

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HIGHLIGHTS (6/15/02): Buy, Sell or Hold During the Bear

Should you favor real estate over stock assets? Should you still sell an individual company when the paper losses are greater than 50%? Can you have an Education IRA and a 529 Plan for your child? What's the best way to identify
the next bull market... and how much should you commit to stock assets at that time?

Find out what every investor should be doing right this minute. Discover how to identify the right financial relationships with brokers, brokerages and fund companies. And make a plan to succeed while the bear maintains its grip.

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Exercise Your Right to be Rich,

Doug

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Top 72. Aug 17, 2002 2:01 PM

» snaimon - Fabian Update 8-17-2002

[EC by Stan: they REALLY want you to try their service]

Dear Maverick Investor,

The investment magazines are giving up on stocks, turning to muni-bonds, real estate and precious metals. Can you believe it? Precious metals? If that's not a sign that stocks are getting close to
an incredible turnaround, I don't know what it is.

You see, when the so-called New Economy was at the height of its popularity, Smart Money magazine gave you its "Ultimate Tech Portfolio." Those stock picks quickly eroded and collapsed a whopping 90%! $20,000 down to $2000... a 90% LOSS on your "smart dollars."

Now... instead of the great companies you have to own, the national media scream about corporate scandals. Not a day goes by without a bashing for companies like Imclone and Worldcom. Even the firing of telecom analyst Jack Grubman is a lead headline.

It's a bear out there... and the investing public wants blood!

But if you'd rather have something more valuable than the name of the latest scandal or latest villain...if you require something more precious than a muni-bond recommendation... you'll want to know WHAT I AM BUYING TODAY.

In fact, this may be the BEST buying OPPORTUNITY since the '87 crash!

BUYING STOCKS FOR THE NEXT GREAT WAVE

It's no secret to 300,000+ radio show listeners of Maverick Investing with Doug Fabian. I recommended the safety of money market accounts
throughout the 2000-2002 bear disaster.

In fact, for more than 25 years, the Fabian approach has sidestepped every fearsome selloff, crash and crisis (81-82, 87, 90, 98, 00-02). And we do that by knowing EXACTLY WHEN TO SELL.

Equally important for HUGE PROFITS, I identify WHEN AND WHAT TO BUY. That's what I'm focused on right this minute!

But I am NOT buying broad market positions in the S&P 500 or Wilshire 5000. The broader marketplace still faces a variety of near-term challenges.

Corporate earnings are still out of sync with stock prices. Warehouses still harbor excess inventory. And trend charts show that the big time
benchmarks -- S & P 500, Dow, Russell 2000 - are still below their moving averages.

That said, there's usually a sector bull going on... if you know where to look. There are usually two or three key sectors blazing a trail
ahead of the pack.

* Fidelity Select Banking (FSRBX) is up 6.63%... in just one week! With the Fed hinting at additional rate cuts to come, interest-sensitive
banking stocks have been surging.

* The Dow Jones Energy Index - ticker symbol IYE - popped up 6.86% in a single week. And the...

* Rydex Health Care Index (RYHIX) GAINED 8.90% over 4 rocky weeks...

while the Nasdaq LOST -5.00%! Growth and value fund managers are snatching up everything in health care from big pharmaceuticals to
beaten-down biotech.

Yes, the bear still grips the overall marketplace. But there are unique
opportunities in select areas of the economy... in specific industry segments and subsegments.

The key word is "select." And Fabian sector investors know how to be SELECTIVE.

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GETTING INTO STOCK ASSETS QUICKER, EASIER AND SAFER

Is it even possible? Is there a way to avoid getting scorched on the downside, yet still make a bundle on the upside?

Believe it or not, there is a way to get high-octane gains... and the answer is SECTOR INVESTING. Energy, Financial Services, Health Care, Software, Semiconductors, Basic Materials, Industrials, Telecomm -- every sector eventually falls. And yet... EVERY SECTOR ALSO HAS ITS
DAY!

For instance, financial services may be hot right this minute. But if you wound up mortgaging the farm on a single financial services company
like Providian (PVN)... if you tried to buy-n-hold a single stock... you'd have seen an 83% decline. Can you really afford to lose 83%?

The great news is... you don't have to lose a fortune. You can get in on the hottest stocks in any market environment - bull or bear - by
pursuing a course of savvy Sector Investing.

That's what the Fabian Sector Service is all about. Last December, I locked in a 15% gain in Invesco Technology. This January I banked
another 12.5% in ProFunds OTCI. And these were gains that came in a matter of weeks... without undue risk!

In fact, since its introduction, the Fabian Sector Service has OUTPERFORMED the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq... both!

Plus... I've racked up dozens of sector successes over the last 3 years, including:

* 26% in retailing stocks... over 6 short months
* 78% in technology stocks... across a 5-month span.
Even...
* 84% in leisure stocks... in a 15-month period when the "experts" were betting on the "dot bomb" revolution I can not emphasize this point strongly enough: The first 1-2 weeks of a BRAND NEW SECTOR BUY is by far and away the most critical. That's when the real money is made.

Indeed, if you want to recover those ugly losses faster, if you want to put the bad days of buy-n-hold behind you, if you want to profit from
my advice immediately, get my BRAND NEW SECTOR BUYS right now! The Fabian Sector Service comes with a 90-day, money-back guarantee!

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FIND OUT WHAT I'M BUYING RIGHT NOW... RISK-FREE!

Here's how you will quickly overcome any bear market losses and begin profiting immediately with my Fabian Sector Service. You'll get:

(1) The Sectors to Buy. We monitor the trends on 20 industry segments, assess the relative strength of that industry, and tell you WHERE TO
INVEST YOUR MONEY.

(2) The Sectors to Sell. Investing in sectors is not for the dollar-cost averager or the buy-n-holder. Industry sectors are far too volatile. That's why we have pre-set stops to lock in gains and protect principal.

(3) Weekly Updates Every Friday. You'll receive everything you need to safely profit with the best sectors by e-mail every Friday night. Market commentary, current sector strategy, model portfolios and more!

(4) 24/7 Web Access and Intra-week Special Bulletins. You are never out of touch! We make certain that the web site is running smoothly 24/7 so that you can get your info anytime, anywhere! And if there's anything unusual during the week - an intra-week BUY OR SELL, a new fund
offering, a change in a fund family policy - we send Special E-Mail Bulletins!

(5) 100% Money-Back Guarantee. If you decide that Fabian Sector Investing isn't for you during the next 90 days, you can cancel your service and you will not be charged a nickel! That's right you can try my Fabian Sector Service for 90 days... absolutely RISK-FREE!

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Sincerely,

Doug Fabian

P.S. The smart money is moving into specialized sectors - areas of the market that the media are scaring you away from! Don't miss your chance
to grab a sector by the bull horns. This is your opportunity to get back what Wall Street insiders took from you!

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-- posted by snaimon

Top 73. Aug 17, 2002 10:47 PM

» Happy - Re: Fabian Update 8-17-2002

In response to message posted by snaimon:

I have watched Fabian for a couple of decades, and I can assure you he has made more selling subscriptions to his newsletter than he ever has in the stock market. There was a time, twenty years ago, when Fabian was a gold bug. Unfortunately it was when gold was $900 an ounce.
I am sure he can send you some phony chart that shows he has never been wrong. But, it is all bull.

-- posted by Happy

Top 74. Aug 18, 2002 9:09 AM

» snaimon - Re: Re: Fabian Update 8-17-2002

In response to message posted by Happy:

Thanks for the confirmation and amplification!

Doesn't his approach or tactic resemble that of other newsletter writers?

Remember, Doug Fabian and his followers are gunning for 20% (positive) annualized returns, and when the bull comes back, that is their American birthright. The Mav totally "pulled the plug" [exited the market] in Sep 2000. They have been back in a few times since then based on their 200-day (39 week) moving average but have been burned every time they did this. At least they implement "stop loss" strategies unlike some other newsletter writers.

My bottom line: Nobody can time the market perfectly and consistently.

Therefore, why pay for such advice?

Stan

-- posted by snaimon