xix, being scared is not at all part of this stock play. You gotta be strong. Here are few things to take away. Do not be on the screen all the time. Since it is a long term investment, you can have a peek at your score every once in a while. Possibly do not keep the trading browser open all the time. Take it easy. First you will hafto make some monies. That will give you some courage and leverage to move forward. Again, please read what Emini has written in terms of philosphies for stock trading. He comes from a very experienced background apt to the cultural settings at Sajha. Read his posts throughly and your will get all the answers. CVDt.ob I did not get into, coz I did not know how to buy it off Ameritrade... Any tips. Best! -B