41.   A byproduct of success, bigness can be a problem for funds that own small stocks.

42.   A fund that owned stock in a company that provided health benefits to gay couples, for example, would receive demerits for that policy.

43.   A lower ratio indicates shareholders have less risk of loss in owning stock in the company.

44.   A recent survey of US households by the Federal Reserve showed a record number of Americans, about half, own stocks.

45.   ADRs also attract investors who might be restricted from owning foreign stock, Peck said.

46.   Again, the fund already owned the stock.

47.   After the sale, Providian shareholders will continue to own stock in its fastest growing business.

48.   Aim also owns Safeway stock.

49.   All own stock in the airline and could do well with the right offer for shareholders.

50.   All the senators on the communications subcommittee who own phone company stock or whose spouses own stock have diversified portfolios.