JohnBev

EMC Better Off Without VMware

You could even take a semi-conservative position in VMWare by buying the stock in a margin account in the high $60's, then writing the $70 October, 2008 Call Option for about $8 per share which means you would only have to invest $27/share out of pocket. ($70/2 - $8 = $27). That is about 30% advance return in 5 months or 6% per month. Complex strategy but it give you both advanced cash flow and downside protection to the low $60's as well if needed. Investigate before you invest but I am a firm believer in the stock and in the strategy.