Anyone pay attention to dividends or P/E ratios?

From: Ira Krakow <ikrakow_1999@yahoo.com>
Subject: Anyone pay attention to dividends or P/E ratios?
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 09:17:01 -0500

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I was wondering if any persfiners take dividends into account when =
considering investments.  I know it's hard to take a 5% dividend =
seriously in the era of VA Linux (IPO price of $11, first bid $299) or =
Red Hat, but perhaps for someone nearing retirement a regular check that =
is backed by a company with real earnings might make one sleep a bit =
better at night. =20

Also, what about companies with solid earnings and a brand name.  =
Companies like Coca Cola and Gillette have hit some bumps recently but =
neither of them will go away soon, unless we all stop drinking Coke and =
shaving.  What about *current* earnings?

Ira


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