I can't help but acknowledge and be empathetic with everyones concern with the on-going intervention in this market. The day to day gyrations are part and parcel of being involved as an investor unfortunately, and with the afflictions one has to endure also comes the extreme other end, "the ecstacy," which I tend to focus on more, as they are imminent. Just as the sun rises in the east every morning or the anticipated changing of the seasons during a single year, one can truly expect that good "will" overcome evil and PM prosperity will reign for those who are patient.

ECU has all the bases covered, as we all know, so what is there to worry about....it will all work out in the end as JPMs ignite in earnest and, ECU, is the cream of crop, IMHO. With days like today, and I'm sure there will be many more like today, they will become fewer and fewer until they are all but a fleeting memory as we rejoice with glee from the rewards achieved for sitting tight as Jesse Livermore proved to be a winning formula.

Trying to keep an even keel in stormy conditions, as they present themselves in these markets is difficult at best, but if we capitulate to this devouring avarice maelstrom run by the elitist, we will miss out on all the fun. And a chart like the one below, as I myself often resort too, is a subtle reminder of the potential JPMs eventually experience if only one can keep the faith, focus on the big picture, sit tight and watch as the scales get tipped with continuity in our undeniable benefit.......good luck to all....BD1