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Make 2001 the Year You Become an Activist Fund Shareholder, TheStreet.com (Jan. 2, 2001)

Abstract: If you're looking for something new for your list of New Year's resolutions, there's one you might not have considered before: becoming an activist mutual fund shareholder. And to help you get started, in this article I've put together a list of fund regulatory reforms that, if adopted, would make mutual funds a more profitable place to put your money.

A few thousand missives from investors would go a long way toward persuading the Securities and Exchange Commission to make these reforms a reality. If any or all of this wish list strikes your fancy, just drop SEC Chairman Levitt a note at the Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20549, or send him an email message. If you're pressed for time, just print, sign and send the pre-written letter.

And be sure to wish the Chairman a productive New Year.

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