RE:RE:Summary of Results for Newbies It is important to keep in mind that TLT has been ignored or sidelined by certain powers in the past , and has undoubtedly been manipulated either by those same powers or the so called "market makers" for years , at least until recently. Take note that manipulations only work for a while, and eventually , fundamentals and common sense win out. Fundamentals and common sense win out even in the face of frequent bashing and agressive short selling. Just a matter of time .TLT has gradually advanced its unique science in the face of powerful vested interests as well. For 7 years (at least in my case) we have had very agressive paid bashers telling us how worthless our investment has been and that we should sell and move on. Where are they now? We are now moving into a new era and from now on I would expect the paid bashers and day traders to do little more then to attempt to cause wild swings in the stock price by using rumour and innuendo .Be on your guard. In my case , I will continue to grit my teeth and buy the dips which apparently has been not too bad of a strategy thus far. GLTA.