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Green Book December 2001

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2001 Dreams & Nightmares… A Look At What Might Have Been

Per client request, we examine 2001 portfolio early, in order to preview the year’s winners and losers.

Bond Market Summary

Bond market adjusting to end of Fed easing cycle, expected 2002 economic recovery and corporate rush to lock in lower borrowing costs.

Capitalization Tier Meausres

Continuing to evaluate Leuthold Index methodology.

Fad Groups

Some groups tend to move in and out of favor in a hurry. We review the dramatic performance swings of our recently created Security Companies and BioDefense groups along with Energy Technology.

Getting More Aggressive

Last month’s caution proved to be unwarranted. Would now be described as a bull with reservations. Steve's outline of his bullish case including predictions from “the managing director’s crystal ball”.

Growth Versus Value—Transition To Growth Leadership Looking More Probable

The weight of the evidence points toward a transition from value leadership to growth, with small caps leading the way. But, getting the timing right is no easy matter.

Irrational Exuberance Then & Now

Many investors have come to realize just how overvalued the stock market became in the late 1990s. Alan Greenspan may have been early with his comment about “irrational exuberance” in late 1996, but in hindsight his warning was warranted.

Joke of the Month

A businessman, a pilot and a cowboy walked into a bar...

NASDAQ Short Interest Ratio: A Useful Tool

We think we have found a “reliable” indicator with a proven track record.

New Select Industries Group Holding: Application Software

GS Score upgrade to Attractive came primarily from VLT buy signals for both price and relative strength, as well as an improving relative strength chart. Buying a diverse package of 13 stocks.

New Select Industries Group Holding: Internet Survivors?

This quant-based group identifies Internet companies with better-than-average long term survival prospects. It was also upgraded to Attractive for many of the same reasons as Application Software.

November Mutual Fund Flows

Estimate inflow of $13 billion in November, a big increase from October. September’s “record” net redemptions in perspective.

Post Attack Market Leadership

A look at who has and has not performed since Sept. 10th and 21st (market bottom?)

Scanning The Markets

The stock market came to life in November, with the NASDAQ leading the way.

Tech Watch…..S&P Tech Subset Soared Again. Up 16% In November

Tech soared again in November despite cratering earnings.

View From The North Country

Why deflation and depression are not synonymous, undemocratic suggestions for 401(k) plans and the NBA Name Game: Does Basketball’s sponsorship fare better than baseball or football?

Volatility Update

It seems that the volatility appears to be slowing from the amazing levels recorded in 2000.

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