From: 1.11176403.-2@multexinvestornetwork.com
To: alewis@ect.enron.com
Date: 2001-06-02 04:29:16+00:00
Subject: June 2, 2001 - Some "how tos" on investing in funds and real estate

From today's special weekend edition of the Daily Update, you'll
find perspectives on life insurance, exchange-traded index funds,
and about investing in real estate. You can also download free
reports on an "outperform"-rated fund, and the computer industry's
impact on inflation.

For free research, editor's picks, and more come to the Daily Investor:
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Featured in today's edition of the Daily Update:

1. FREE REPORTS LIST: Check out this past week's free reports on video
gaming, REITs, and more.

2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT: Morgan Stanley rates the Greater China Fund
(GCH) an "outperform."

3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT: Lombard Street Research examines the computer
industry's price war and its impact on inflation.

4. ASK THE ANALYST: RabbittAnalytics.com's Paul Rabbitt believes we will
not retest prior lows.

5. WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: MortgageIT.com consistently provides borrowers
with the very lowest rates and the best mortgage programs available.

6. PERSONAL FINANCE'S ASK THE EXPERT: Alan and Stephen Cohn, certified
financial planners and founders of Sage Online

7. EDITOR'S PICK: Prudential introduces investors to exchange-traded
index funds.

8. MORTGAGES ON MULTEXPF: Take a look at the different investment
vehicles that leverage the lucrative real-estate market.

9. SPECIAL INTERACTIVE PROMOTION: Win $25,000 in the Multex Investor
Challenge - round 2

10. INSURANCE TIPS ON MULTEXPF: There are reasons for wanting to insure
your child, but there are also drawbacks.

11. MESSAGE BOARDS: Charles McQuaid of Liberty Acorn Fund says Getty
Images (GETY) is "a win from all sides." Find out why.

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1. FREE REPORTS LIST
Get the goods, gratis -- This week's free reports: video games

Multex Investor features a free report every business day and makes each
one available gratis for seven days after. Included among last week's
selections: video games, REITs, Nextel (NXTL), and more.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/freereports.asp?nd=0602


2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT
Greater China Fund (GCH) -- Morgan Stanley rates the closed-end bond fund
an "outperform."

With an anticipated GDP growth 7.8% in 2001, the firm is positive on the
long-term benefits of investing in China. The report states "GCH is our
preferred way to play the China region." Sign up for the firm's free
research trial to access this report.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=4398957&sid=8&nd=0602


3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT
Low inflation? Thank the computers -- Lombard Street Research Limited
looks at the impact of the computer industry on inflation.

The firm points out the importance of the strong dollar for the continued
containment of U.S. inflation. But the latest American GDP figures show
another benefactor -- computers.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/magazinecover.asp?nd=0602#investor


4. TODAY IN THE ANALYST CORNER
The Pause Of The Past Few Weeks Is Healthy -- RabbittAnalytics.com's Paul
Rabbitt believes.

Rabbitt believes we will not retest prior lows. What kind of market should
investors expect over the next few years? Find the right stocks to own in
this market. He will be in the Analyst Corner only until 5 p.m. ET Mon.,
June 4, so be sure to ask your question now.  Ask the analyst.
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Find the right stocks to own in this market. Get Rabbitt's Daily Rankings
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5. WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
MortgageIT.com, a premier online provider of residential mortgages,
consistently provides borrowers with the very lowest rates and the best
mortgage programs available. The company assists customers who are
purchasing a home or refinancing an existing loan in all 50 states.
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6. PERSONAL FINANCE'S ASK THE EXPERT
Alan and Stephen Cohn, certified financial planners and founders of Sage
Online

Being prepared for both the ups and downs of the market will not only be
profitable but will also give you greater peace of mind. The Cohns are
available to answer investors' queries until Sun., Jun 3. Ask the Expert,
now.
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7. EDITOR'S PICK: CURRENT RESEARCH FROM THE CUTTING EDGE
Guide to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) -- Prudential's inaugural report: a
comprehensive primer for investors

The firm says ETFs are cost- and tax-efficient investment vehicles that
can simplify allocations strategies. Read up on the opportunities, the
suitability considerations, asset allocations and associated risks
(132-page report for purchase - $300).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20710642&nd=0602


8. MORTGAGES ON MULTEXPF
REITs vs. real estate -- What are the advantages and disadvantages of the
different investments?

Price volatility of real estate is less than that of stocks and bonds but
the trade-off is illiquidity.  We take you through the differences to help
you decide whether physical real estate or REITs are the better investment
for you.
Click here.
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10. INSURANCE TIPS ON MULTEXPF
Life insurance for your child -- Is life insurance for your child
necessary?

For adults, life insurance is a given, but is it a necessity for a child?
Take a look at the pros and cons of life insurance geared towards children
and the factors you need to consider before you jump in.
Click here.
http://multexpf.com/Topic.asp?target=/personalfinance/insurance/item&ForumID=25&DocID=716


11. MESSAGE BOARDS
Talk about your favorite stocks

Charles McQuaid of Liberty Acorn Fund says Getty Images (GETY) is "a win
from all sides." Find out why, and share your opinion.
Click here.
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