There are likely many possible synarios available to most investors for this years Tax Planning. Many (such as myself) have much lock in from Janurary. Then there was last month to cover with losses remaining from the summer on other stocks (of course) and so on... With NOT, this is the month to pick up more NOT if you have cash on hand or are generating new cash. Next month is the time to cash in a few NOT for me to have/give some Xmass treats. Then on to Janurary and see what the situation is. Looks like there may be RSP opportunities early in the new year, thus some preparation for that as well in December if it looks as though late Janurary will be the following break out, after the one we are patiently awaiting at this moment. But at the moment is just that, at the moment. The way NOT is being held down right now only suggests accumulation as cash permits. What others have as their predicament is up to them to decide. What will the Pinetree's and other substantial players be doing? Don't know! But will try to see, should it require disclousure. By Janurary I may feel foolish enough to see if I cannot cause myself some trouble with a few swing/short term trades. Not likely, but who knows???

As for your Gold Group? I'm not sure. Do have to do some research work? I have been waiting for XMass to talk directly with a few individuals before changing track much more than what has happened over the past couple of months. Don't like to commit to something unless I can dive in fairly deep. Some on here may have noticed such by now.

Time to do other things again for a while

Old Joe

PS: Who knew a low volume day could be so much fun???