Bought 5,000 shares in September 2004, shortly after the IPO, for $105 a share, anticipating growth in valuation through roll-out of new services and products.

Bought 50,000 shares in late 2003, at $10, antipating sustained success for the I-Pod.

Bought 33,000 shares at $12 in Oct 2002, anticipating massive growth in cellular use in mainland China.

Bought 60,000 shares at $5 in Sept 2001, a few days after 9/11. Seemed undervalued.

Bought 30,000 shares at $10 in March 2003, anticipating strong steel market.

Bought 10,000 shares at $32 in July 2002, on the assumption that increasing consumption of oil in BRIC countries would raise oil prices and profits.

Bought 10,000 shares at $30 in March 2003.

Bought 5,000 shares at $60 in Nov 2003, on the assumption that Toyota would continue to increase market share without lowering margins.