Russell McMahon paradise.net.nz> writes: > > Buy the boat for $US100k > Get 14% return pa and 80 days own use. > May even attract some keen US yachties. > > http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Boats-marine/Yachts-sail- boats/Moored-boats/auction-64921538.htm They state 14% return guaranteed!!! Anybody who has that high return GUARANTEED is either does not know what they are talking about, severly underestimate risk, or are trying to fool people. There are few ALMOST guaranteed investments, e.g. government bonds. Unfortunately, they usualy have much lower returns, currently ~ 5% for US bonds. Sergey Dryga -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist