The Daily Dow FOOL GLOBAL WIRE by Robert Sheard (TMF Sheard) LEXINGTON, KY. (May 6, 1997) -- Please, a moment of silent reflection on the deep and heart-rending loss those of us in the Bluegrass suffered today. In a place where college basketball has few rivals for our devotion, the announcement today that head coach Rick Pitino is leaving to take over the head coaching position with the Boston Celtics triggered a regional day of mourning. I know, I know, "talk about investing, bonehead." Well, it may be a stretch, but there's actually a connection I'm going to try to pull off. Anyone who follows mutual funds (as we do, even if only to keep reminding ourselves how poorly the average fund performs) knows that the name of the fund and the performance record for it means precious little if it has a different manager every few years. Let's face it, the fund's performance is dependent upon the manager's ability and control. The Bluegrass Market Value Upside Downside fund can be terrific with one manager and dreadful with another, despite the same structure, the "same" prospectus, and the "same" look. So whether it's my beloved Wildcats, and they'll always wear that deep Kentucky blue, regardless of who's coaching, or the mutual fund you may have considered, it's crucial to know who the brain is behind the performance before you make any decisions. Of course with investments, there's an even better option. You can play Athletic Director and Fund Company President and simply hire yourself to run the show. And with some great game plans (like the Dow Approach) in your play book, you should have no problem posting Pitino-like numbers for your portfolio. (Has this metaphor been stretched far enough, yet? Thought so. Best of luck with the Celtics, Rick; we wish you the best.) Stay Foolish! (c) Copyright 1997, The Motley Fool. All rights reserved. This material is for personal use only. Republication and redissemination, including posting to news groups, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of The Motley Fool. ________________________________

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1997 Foolish Four Model Stock Change Last -------------------- T - 3/8 33.38 GM + 3/4 58.63 CHV - 3/4 69.50 MMM - 1/8 90.25 Day Month Year FOOL-4 -0.36% 1.29% -3.25% DJIA +0.16% 3.09% 12.05% S&P 500 -0.30% 3.30% 11.75% NASDAQ -0.82% 5.36% 2.89% Rec'd # Security In At Now Change 1/2/97 120 3M 83.00 90.25 8.73% 1/2/97 153 Chevron 65.00 69.50 6.92% 1/2/97 179 Gen. Motor 55.75 58.63 5.16% 1/2/97 479 AT&T 41.75 33.38 -20.06% Rec'd # Security In At Value Change 1/2/97 120 3M 9960.00 10830.00 $870.00 1/2/97 153 Chevron 9945.00 10633.50 $688.50 1/2/97 179 Gen. Motor 9979.25 10493.88 $514.63 1/2/97 479 AT&T 19998.25 15986.63 -$4011.63 CASH $431.29 TOTAL $48375.29

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