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Page 1: Equity Research Coverage Guide · 2007. 10. 17. · Equity Research Coverage Guide . Zacks Investment Research Analyst Assignments by Business Category . Company

Equity Research Coverage Guide Zacks Investment Research Analyst Assignments by Business Category

Company Ticker Analyst ADVERTISING Interpublic Grp IPG Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Lamar Adver Co LAMR Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Omnicom Grp OMC Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Rh Donnelly Crp RHD Sean P. Smith Wpp Grp Plc WPPGY Duong Vuong,CFA AEROSPACE/DEFENSE Embraer Air-Adr ERJ Claudio Freitas,CFA Genl Dynamics GD Jon Kolb,Team Lockheed Martin LMT Jon Kolb,Team Northrop Grummn NOC Jon Kolb,Team AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS Andersons Inc ANDE Mario Ricchio, Team Maui Land MLP Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Syngenta Ag-Adr SYT Santiago Burgaleta,CFA AUDIO/VIDEO HOME PROD Koninklijke Phl PHG Robert Perri, CFA Matsushita Indl MC Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Parkervision PRKR David Weissman,CFA Sony Corp Adr SNE Steve Biggs,CFA,Team AUTO MFRS-DOMESTIC Ford Motor Co F Paul Raman,CFA,Team Genl Motors GM Paul Raman,CFA,Team AUTO MFRS-FOREIGN Daimlerchrysler DAI Paul Raman,CFA,Team Honda Motor HMC Paul Raman,CFA,Team Nissan Adr NSANY Paul Raman,CFA,Team Toyota Motor Cp TM Paul Raman,CFA,Team RETAIL/WHLSLE-AUTO PARTS Advance Auto Pt AAP Paul Raman,CFA,Team Autozone Inc AZO Paul Raman,CFA,Team AUTO/TRUCK-ORIGINAL EQP Amer Axle & Mfg AXL Paul Raman,CFA,Team Arvinmeritor ARM Paul Raman,CFA,Team Autoliv Inc ALV Paul Raman,CFA,Team Borg Warner Inc BWA Paul Raman,CFA,Team Dana Corp DCNAQ Paul Raman,CFA,Team Delphi Corp DPHIQ Paul Raman,CFA,Team Dura Automotive DRRAQ Paul Raman,CFA,Team Lear Corp LEA Paul Raman,CFA,Team Stoneridge Inc SRI Paul Raman,CFA,Team Superior Inds SUP Paul Raman,CFA,Team Tenneco Inc TEN Paul Raman,CFA,Team Trw Automtv Hld TRW Paul Raman,CFA,Team Visteon Corp VC Paul Raman,CFA,Team

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AUTO/TRUCK-REPLACE PRTS Aftermkt Tech ATAC Paul Raman,CFA,Team Genuine Parts GPC Paul Raman,CFA,Team Standard Motor SMP Paul Raman,CFA,Team BANKS-FOREIGN Abn Amro Hldg ABN Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Allied Irish Bk AIB Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Banco Bradesco BBD Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Banco Itau -Adr ITU Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Banco Sant -Adr SAN Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Banco Santan Sa STD Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Bank Montreal BMO Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Bank Of Nova Sc BNS Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Barclay Plc-Adr BCS Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Credit Suisse CS Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Deutsche Bk Ag DB Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Hdfc Bank Ltd HDB Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Hsbc Holdings HBC Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Icici Bank Ltd IBN Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Kookmin Bk-Adr KB Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Lloyds Tsb Grp LYG Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Mitsubishi-Ufj MTU Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Natl Aus Bk Ltd NABZY Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Royal Bank Cda RY Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Toronto Dom Bnk TD Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Ubs Ag UBS Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Unibanco-Gdr UBB Ann Heffron,CFA,Team BANKS-MIDWEST Capitol Bancorp CBC Eric Rothmann, Team Commerce Bancsh CBSH Neena Mishra Huntington Banc HBAN Eric Rothmann, Team Indep Bk Mich IBCP Eric Rothmann, Team Integra Bank Cp IBNK Eric Rothmann, Team Macatawa Bank MCBC Eric Rothmann, Team Mercantile Bank MBWM Eric Rothmann, Team Taylor Cap Grp TAYC Eric Rothmann, Team BANKS-NORTHEAST Commerce Bcp-Nj CBH Neena Mishra Wilmington Trst WL Neena Mishra BANKS-SOUTHEAST Bank Ozarks OZRK Eric Rothmann, Team Oriental Finl OFG Eric Rothmann, Team Regions Finl Cp RF Eric Rothmann, Team BANKS-SOUTHWEST Texas Cap Bcshs TCBI Eric Rothmann, Team BANKS-WEST Bank Of Hawaii BOH Eric Rothmann, Team Cobiz Finl Inc COBZ Eric Rothmann, Team East West Bc EWBC Eric Rothmann, Team First Regional FRGB Eric Rothmann, Team

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Greater Bay Bcp GBBK Neena Mishra Westamer Bancp WABC Neena Mishra Zions Bancorp ZION Neena Mishra BEVERAGES-ALCOHOLIC Ambev-Pr Adr ABV Claudio Freitas,CFA Anheuser Busch BUD Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Castle Brands ROX Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Diageo Plc-Adr DEO Duong Vuong,CFA Molson Coors-B TAP Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Quilmes Indl LQU Steve Ralston,CFA, Team BEVERAGES-SOFT DRINKS Coca Cola Co KO Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Coca-Cola Entrp CCE Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Coca-Cola Femsa KOF Claudio Freitas,CFA Embot Andina-A AKO.A Claudio Freitas,CFA Fomento Eco-Adr FMX Claudio Freitas,CFA Jones Soda Co JSDA Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Peets Coffe&Tea PEET Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Pepsi Bottling PBG Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Pepsico Inc PEP Steve Ralston,CFA, Team BLDG & CONST PROD-MISC Masco MAS Mario Ricchio, Team Nci Bldg System NCS Mario Ricchio, Team BLDG PROD-AIR COND/HEAT Watsco Inc WSO Mario Ricchio, Team BLDG PROD-RETAIL/WHLSLE Beacon Roofing BECN Mario Ricchio, Team Builders Firsts BLDR Rob Plaza,CFA,Team BLDG PROD-WOOD Univl Fst Prods UFPI Mario Ricchio, Team BLDG-CEMENT/CONCRT/AG Cemex Sa Adr CX Claudio Freitas,CFA BLDG-MAINTENANCE & SVC Abm Industries ABM Mario Ricchio, Team BLDG-RESIDENT/COMMRCL D R Horton Inc DHI Mario Ricchio, Team Ryland Grp Inc RYL Mario Ricchio, Team BROADCASTING-RADIO/TV Cox Radio Inc CXR Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Cumulus Media CMLS Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Emmis Comm Cl A EMMS Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Entercom Commun ETM Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Entravision Com EVC Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Grupo Televisa TV Claudio Freitas,CFA Lin Tv Corp -A TVL Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Radio One -Cl D ROIAK Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Regent Comm RGCI Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Valuevision Cla VVTV Ann Northrop,CFA,Team CABLE TV Directv Grp Inc DTV Ann Northrop,CFA,Team

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Liberty Glbl-A LBTYA Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Liberty M Int-A LINTA Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Net Svcs De Com NETC Claudio Freitas,CFA Shaw Comms-Cl B SJR Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Tivo Inc TIVO Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Virgin Media VMED Ann Northrop,CFA,Team CHEMICALS-DIVERSIFIED Akzo Nobel Nv AKZOY Paul Raman,CFA,Team Basf Ag-Adr New BF Paul Raman,CFA,Team Praxair Inc PX Paul Raman,CFA,Team Shanghai Petroc SHI Paul Raman,CFA,Team Valspar Corp VAL Paul Raman,CFA,Team CHEMICALS-PLASTICS Polyone Corp POL Paul Raman,CFA,Team Schulman(A) Inc SHLM Paul Raman,CFA,Team CHEMICALS-SPECIALTY Bayer A G -Adr BAY Robert Perri, CFA Chemtura Corp CEM Paul Raman,CFA,Team Ferro Corp FOE Paul Raman,CFA,Team Lubrizol Corp LZ Paul Raman,CFA,Team Newmarket Corp NEU Paul Raman,CFA,Team Nl Inds Inc NL Paul Raman,CFA,Team Sigma Aldrich SIAL Paul Raman,CFA,Team Surmodics SRDX Grant Zeng,CFA COAL Arch Coal Inc ACI Matt Thurmond Consol Energy CNX Matt Thurmond Natural Rsrc Lp NRP Matt Thurmond Peabody Energy BTU Matt Thurmond Penn Va Resrc PVR Matt Thurmond COMPUTER-GRAPHICS Nvidia Corp NVDA Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Trident Microsy TRID Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD COMPUTER-MICRO Dell Inc DELL Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Palm Inc PALM Steve Biggs,CFA,Team COMPUTER-PERIPHERAL EQ Logitech Intl LOGI Robert Perri, CFA Novatel Wireles NVTL David Weissman,CFA Planar Systems PLNR Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD Sierra Wireless SWIR David Weissman,CFA COMPUTER-SERVICES Acxiom Corp ACXM Abdul Saleh, Team Affiliated Comp ACS Abdul Saleh, Team Caci Intl A CAI Abdul Saleh, Team Ceridian Cp New CEN Abdul Saleh, Team Cognizant Tech CTSH Abdul Saleh, Team Comp Science CSC Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Digital River DRIV Abdul Saleh, Team Electr Data Sys EDS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team

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Fidelity Nat In FIS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Fiserv Inc FISV Abdul Saleh, Team Lionbridge Tech LIOX Robert Perri, CFA Ness Tech Inc NSTC Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Patni Computer PTI Robert Perri, CFA Perot Sys Cp-A PER Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Satyam Comp Svc SAY Robert Perri, CFA Scientific Game SGMS Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Unisys UIS Abdul Saleh, Team Verisign Inc VRSN Abdul Saleh, Team Wipro Ltd-Adr WIT Robert Perri, CFA COMPUTER-SOFTWARE Acclaim Enmnt AKLMQ Abdul Saleh, Team Actuate Corp ACTU Robert Perri, CFA Aladdin Knowled ALDN Robert Perri, CFA Applix Inc APLX Robert Perri, CFA Business Object BOBJ Robert Perri, CFA Cadence Design CDNS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Callidus Softwr CALD Abdul Saleh, Team Cognos Inc COGN Abdul Saleh, Team Compuware Corp CPWR Abdul Saleh, Team Concur Tech Inc CNQR Robert Perri, CFA Corel Corp CREL Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Dassault Sy-Adr DASTY Robert Perri, CFA Epicor Software EPIC Abdul Saleh, Team Infosys Tec-Adr INFY Robert Perri, CFA Intuit Inc INTU Abdul Saleh, Team Jda Software Gp JDAS Abdul Saleh, Team Kenexa Corp KNXA Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Lawson Software LWSN Abdul Saleh, Team Opnet Tech Inc OPNT Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Phase Fwd Inc PFWD Abdul Saleh, Team Plato Learning TUTR Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Rightnow Tech RNOW Robert Perri, CFA Sap Ag Adr SAP Robert Perri, CFA Smith Micro Sof SMSI Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD Sonic Foundry SOFO Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Synopsys Inc SNPS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Ultimate Softwr ULTI Robert Perri, CFA Verint Systems VRNT Abdul Saleh, Team CONTAINERS-METAL/GLASS Ball Corp BLL Mario Ricchio,Team Silgan Holdings SLGN Mario Ricchio,Team CONTAINERS-PAPER/PLASTIC Graphic Pkg Cp GPK Mario Ricchio, Team Pactiv Corp PTV Mario Ricchio, Team Sealed Air Corp SEE Mario Ricchio, Team Sonoco Products SON Mario Ricchio, Team COSMETICS & TOILETRIES Avon Prods Inc AVP Steve Ralston,CFA, Team

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Inter Parfums IPAR Steve Ralston,CFA, Team DIVERSIFIED OPERATIONS Amerco Inc UHAL Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD Fortune Brands FO Mario Ricchio, Team Hitachi HIT Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Utd Techs Corp UTX Mario Ricchio, Team ELEC-SEMICONDUCTORS

8x8 Inc EGHT David Weissman,CFA,Team

Actions Semicon ACTS Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Adv Analgc Tech AATI Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Altera Corp ALTR Abdul Saleh, Team Anadigics Corp ANAD Abdul Saleh, Team Appld Micro Cir AMCC Abdul Saleh, Team Arm Holdngs Adr ARMHY Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Asm Intl Nv ASMI Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Atheros Comm ATHR Abdul Saleh, Team Atmel Corp ATML Abdul Saleh, Team Broadcom Corp-A BRCM Abdul Saleh, Team Cirrus Logic CRUS Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD Conexant Sys CNXT Abdul Saleh, Team Cree Inc CREE Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Cypress Semicon CY Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Ess Technology ESST Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD Formfactor Inc FORM Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Genesis Micro GNSS Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Hittite Microwv HITT Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Infineon Tech IFX Robert Perri, CFA Integr Device IDTI Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Intersil Corp ISIL Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Intl Rectifier IRF Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Lattice Semicon LSCC Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Linear Tec Corp LLTC Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Lsi Corp LSI Abdul Saleh, Team Maxim Intg Pdts MXIM Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Microchip Tech MCHP Abdul Saleh, Team Microsemi Corp MSCC Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Natl Semicon NSM Ken Nagy,CFA,Team O2Micro Int Ltd OIIM Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Omnivision Tech OVTI Ken Nagy,CFA,Team On Semicon Corp ONNN Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Pmc-Sierra Inc PMCS Abdul Saleh, Team Power Intgratio POWI Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Semicon Mfg-Adr SMI Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Silicon Lab Inc SLAB Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Sirf Tech Hldgs SIRF Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Skyworks Solutn SWKS Abdul Saleh, Team Stats Chipp-Adr STTS Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Stmicroelectron STM Robert Perri, CFA Supertex Inc SUPX Abdul Saleh, Team Syntax-Brillian BRLC Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD

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Taiwan Semi-Adr TSM Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Techwell Inc TWLL Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Texas Instrs TXN Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Triquint Semico TQNT Abdul Saleh, Team Utd Microelectr UMC Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Xilinx Inc XLNX Abdul Saleh, Team Zoran Corp ZRAN Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD ELEC-MISC COMPONENTS Benchmark Eletr BHE Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Comtech Grp Inc COGO Robert Perri, CFA Greatbatch Inc GB Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Jabil Circuit JBL Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Kyocera Cp Adr KYO Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Photronics Inc PLAB Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Plexus Corp PLXS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Sanmina-Sci Cp SANM Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Semtech Corp SMTC Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Solectron Corp SLR Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Srs Labs Inc SRSL Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Tyco Electr-Ltd TEL Ken Nagy,CFA,Team ELEC MEASRNG INSTRUMENTS Agilent Tech A Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Ase Test Ltd ASTSF Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Ltx Corp LTXX Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Tektronix Inc TEK Ken Nagy,CFA,Team ELEC PRODUCTS-MISC Flextronic Intl FLEX Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Garmin Ltd GRMN Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Hubbell Inc -B HUB.B Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Kopin Corp KOPN Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD Siemens Ag-Adr SI Robert Perri, CFA Sonic Solutions SNIC Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Trimble Navigat TRMB Ken Nagy,CFA,Team ELEC-CONNECTORS Amphenol Corp-A APH Mario Ricchio,Team ELECTRONIC PARTS DISTRIB Agilysys Inc AGYS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Arrow Electroni ARW Abdul Saleh, Team Avnet AVT Abdul Saleh, Team Wesco Intl Inc WCC Ken Nagy,CFA,Team ELECTRONICS-MILITARY SYS Drs Tech Inc DRS Jon Kolb,Team L-3 Comm Hldgs LLL Jon Kolb,Team Raytheon Co RTN Jon Kolb,Team ENERGY-ALTERNATE SOURCES Aventine Renwbl AVR Matt Thurmond Canadian Solar CSIQ Jon Kolb,Team Energy Conv Dev ENER Jon Kolb,Team Evergreen Solar ESLR Jon Kolb,Team Hoku Scientific HOKU Jon Kolb,Team

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Us Bioenergy Cp USBE Matt Thurmond Verasun Energy VSE Matt Thurmond ENGINEERING/R&D SVCS Urs Corp URS Mario Ricchio,Team FIBER OPTICS Avanex Corp AVNX Abdul Saleh, Team

Sycamore Ntwks SCMR David Weissman,CFA,Team

FINANCE-CONSUMER LOANS Nelnet Inc Cl-A NNI Neena Mishra Slm Corp SLM Neena Mishra FINANCE-INVESTMENT BKRS Invest Tech-New ITG Neena Mishra Nomura Hldg-Adr NMR Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Schwab(Chas) SCHW Neena Mishra FINANCE-LEASING COS Rent-A-Center RCII Rob Plaza,CFA,Team FINANCE-MRTG & REL SVC Accredited Home LEND Eric Rothmann,Team Countrywide Fin CFC Neena Mishra Freddie Mac FRE Neena Mishra Ocwen Finl Corp OCN Neena Mishra FINANCE-SAVINGS & LOAN Hudson City Bcp HCBK Eric Rothmann,Team Maf Bancorp Inc MAFB Eric Rothmann,Team Wash Mutual Inc WM Eric Rothmann,Team FINANCE-SBIC & COMMRCL Am Cap Strategs ACAS Eric Rothmann,Team Finl Fed Corp FIF Neena Mishra Hercules Tech HTGC Neena Mishra Marlin Bus Svcs MRLN Eric Rothmann,Team Mcg Capital MCGC Neena Mishra Medallion Finl TAXI Neena Mishra Patriot Cap Fdg PCAP Neena Mishra FINANCE-MISC SERVICES Cme Group Inc CME Neena Mishra Dollar Finl Cp DLLR Neena Mishra Moneygram Intl MGI Neena Mishra Primus Guaranty PRS Neena Mishra FOOD ITEMS-WHOLESALE Core-Mark Hldg CORE Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Green Mtn Coffe GMCR Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Nash Finch Co NAFC Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Utd Natural Fds UNFI Steve Ralston,CFA, Team FOOD-CANNED Campbell Soup CPB Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Del Monte Foods DLM Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Heinz (Hj) Co HNZ Steve Ralston,CFA, Team FOOD-CONFECTIONERY Hershey Co/The HSY Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Tootsie Roll TR Steve Ralston,CFA, Team

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FOOD-DAIRY PRODUCTS Amer Dairy Inc ADY Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Dean Foods Co DF Steve Ralston,CFA, Team FOOD-FLOUR & GRAIN Mgp Ingredients MGPI Steve Ralston,CFA, Team FOOD-MEAT PRODUCTS Sanderson Farms SAFM Steve Ralston,CFA, Team FOOD-MISC/DIVERSIFIED Cadbury Schwepp CSG Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Diamond Foods DMND Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Genl Mills GIS Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Hain Celestial HAIN Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Kraft Foods Inc KFT Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Reddy Ice Hldgs FRZ Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Sara Lee SLE Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Unilever Plc UL Steve Ralston,CFA, Team FURNITURE Select Comfort SCSS Rob Plaza,CFA,Team GLASS PRODUCTS Apogee Entrprs APOG Mario Ricchio,Team Owens-Illinois OI Mario Ricchio,Team HOTELS & MOTELS Great Wolf Rsrt WOLF Sean P. Smith Interstate Htls IHR Sean P. Smith Marcus Corp MCS Sean P. Smith Marriott Intl-A MAR Sean P. Smith Starwood Hotels HOT Sean P. Smith INDSTRL AUTOMTN/ROBOTICS Rockwell Automt ROK Abdul Saleh, Team INSTRUMENTS-SCIENTIFIC Caliper Life Sc CALP Tom Park INSURANCE-ACC & HEALTH Aflac Inc AFL Eric Rothmann,Team Aon Corp AOC Eric Rothmann,Team Healthextras HLEX Tom Park Kmg Amer Cp KMA Eric Rothmann,Team Seabright Insur SEAB Eric Rothmann,Team Unum Group UNM Eric Rothmann,Team INSURANCE-BROKERS Marsh &Mclennan MMC Eric Rothmann,Team Willis Gp Hldgs WSH Eric Rothmann,Team INSURANCE-LIFE China Life Ins LFC Paul Cheung,CFA Delphi Finl Grp DFG Eric Rothmann,Team Lincoln Natl-In LNC Eric Rothmann,Team Manulife Finl MFC Eric Rothmann,Team Nationwide Fin NFS Eric Rothmann,Team Phoenix Cmpnies PNX Eric Rothmann,Team Reinsurance Grp RGA Eric Rothmann,Team Stancorp Fnl Cp SFG Eric Rothmann,Team

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Torchmark Corp TMK Eric Rothmann,Team INSURANCE-MULTI LINE Aegon N V AEG Duong Vuong,CFA Allianz Ag-Adr AZ Duong Vuong,CFA Assurant Inc AIZ Eric Rothmann,Team Axa Sa -Sp Adr AXA Duong Vuong,CFA Conseco Inc CNO Eric Rothmann,Team Hartford Fin Sv HIG Neena Mishra Loews Corp LTR Eric Rothmann,Team Max Capital Grp MXGL Eric Rothmann,Team Mbia Inc MBI Eric Rothmann,Team Metlife Inc MET Eric Rothmann,Team Mgic Invstmt Cp MTG Eric Rothmann,Team Principal Finl PFG Eric Rothmann,Team Scor Adr SCO --- INSURANCE-PROP/CAS/TITLE Ace Limited ACE Eric Rothmann,Team Affirm Ins Hldg AFFM Eric Rothmann,Team Ambac Finl Inc ABK Eric Rothmann,Team Axis Cap Hldgs AXS Eric Rothmann,Team Berkley (Wr) Cp BER Eric Rothmann,Team Berkshire Hth-A BRK.A Eric Rothmann,Team Castlepoint Hld CPHL Eric Rothmann,Team Donegal Grp -A DGICA Eric Rothmann,Team Everest Re Ltd RE Eric Rothmann,Team Hallmark Finl HALL Eric Rothmann,Team Ipc Hldgs Ltd IPCR Eric Rothmann,Team Millea Hldgs MLEAY Eric Rothmann,Team Montpelier Re MRH Eric Rothmann,Team Partnerre Ltd PRE Neena Mishra Pmi Group PMI Neena Mishra Progressive Cor PGR Eric Rothmann,Team Renaissancere RNR Eric Rothmann,Team Rli Corp RLI Eric Rothmann,Team Safeco Corp SAF Eric Rothmann,Team State Auto Finl STFC Eric Rothmann,Team Xl Cap Ltd-A XL Eric Rothmann,Team LASERS-SYS/COMPONENTS Cutera Inc CUTR Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Cymer Inc CYMI Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Spectranetics SPNC Tom Park LEISURE & RECREATION PROD Pool Corp POOL Sean P. Smith LEISURE & RECREATION SVCS Carmike Cinema CKEC Sean P. Smith Carnival Corp CCL Sean P. Smith Carnival Plc CUK Sean P. Smith Live Nation LYV Sean P. Smith Royal Caribbean RCL Sean P. Smith Town Sports Int CLUB Sean P. Smith

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Vail Resorts MTN Sean P. Smith LINEN SUPPLY & RELATED Cintas Corp CTAS Mario Ricchio, Team MACHINE-TOOLS & REL PROD Kennametal Inc KMT Mario Ricchio, Team MACHINERY-CONST/MINING Caterpillar Inc CAT Mario Ricchio, Team Ingersoll Rand IR Mario Ricchio, Team Joy Global Inc JOYG Mario Ricchio, Team Terex Corp TEX Mario Ricchio, Team MACHINERY-ELECTRICAL Nec Corp Adr NIPNY Mario Ricchio, Team MACHINERY-FARM Agco Corp AG Mario Ricchio, Team Cnh Global Nv CNH Mario Ricchio, Team MACHINERY-GEN INDUSTRIAL Dover Corp DOV Mario Ricchio, Team Flowserve Corp FLS Mario Ricchio, Team Grainger W W GWW Mario Ricchio, Team Parker Hannifin PH Mario Ricchio, Team Stratasys Inc SSYS Mario Ricchio, Team MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS Amag Pharma Inc AMAG Grant Zeng,CFA Angiodynamics ANGO Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Arthrocare Corp ARTC Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Biosphere Med BSMD Tom Park Cyberonics Inc CYBX Tom Park Cytyc Corp CYTC Tom Park Intuitive Surg ISRG Tom Park Syneron Med Ltd ELOS Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Volcano Corp VOLC Tom Park MEDICAL PRODUCTS Amer Med Sys AMMD Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Atricure Inc ATRC Tom Park Ats Medical Inc ATSI Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Baxter Intl BAX Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Biomet BMET Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Cerus Corp CERS Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Cryolife Inc CRY Tom Park Dade Behrng Hld DADE Tom Park Dexcom Inc DXCM Chris Kallos Djo Inc DJO Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Ev3 Inc EVVV Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Haemonetics Cp HAE Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Hanger Orthoped HGR Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Invitrogen IVGN Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Kyphon Inc KYPH Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Micrus Corp MEND Tom Park Neurometrix Inc NURO Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Smith & Nephew SNN Duong Vuong,CFA

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Sonic Innovatns SNCI Tom Park Stryker Corp SYK Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Symmetry Medicl SMA Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Vital Signs VITL Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Vnus Med Tech VNUS Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Wright Medical WMGI Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Xtent Inc XTNT Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Zimmer Holdings ZMH Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Zoll Medical Co ZOLL Tom Park MEDICAL-BIOMED/GENETICS

Acadia Pharma ACAD Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Acorda Therapt ACOR Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Alexion Pharma ALXN Grant Zeng,CFA Alkermes Inc ALKS Grant Zeng,CFA Alnylam Pharma ALNY Grant Zeng,CFA

Amgen Inc AMGN Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Amylin Pharma AMLN Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Anadys Pharmact ANDS Grant Zeng,CFA

Anesiva Inc ANSV Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Arena Pharma ARNA Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Array Biopharma ARRY Grant Zeng,CFA

Barrier Therapt BTRX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Biogen Idec Inc BIIB Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Biomarin Pharma BMRN Grant Zeng,CFA Celera Gen-Appl CRA Grant Zeng,CFA Celgene Corp CELG Grant Zeng,CFA

Cephalon Inc CEPH Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Combinatorx Inc CRXX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Critical Therap CRTX Grant Zeng,CFA Curagen Corp CRGN Grant Zeng,CFA Cyclacel Pharma CYCC Grant Zeng,CFA

Cytori Therapeu CYTX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Decode Genetics DCGN Grant Zeng,CFA Dendreon Corp DNDN Grant Zeng,CFA Dynavax Tech Cp DVAX Grant Zeng,CFA Enzon Pharma ENZN Grant Zeng,CFA

Genentech Inc DNA Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Genomic Health GHDX Grant Zeng,CFA Genta Inc GNTA Grant Zeng,CFA

Gilead Sciences GILD Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

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Incyte Corp INCY Grant Zeng,CFA Integra Lifesci IART Greg Aurand,CFA,Team

Isis Pharmaceut ISIS Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Lexicon Pharma LXRX Grant Zeng,CFA

Lifecell Corp LIFC Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Mannkind Corp MNKD Grant Zeng,CFA

Medicines Co MDCO Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Metabasis Thera MBRX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Micromet Inc MITI Chris Kallos Millennium Phar MLNM Grant Zeng,CFA Monogram Biosci MGRM Grant Zeng,CFA Myriad Genetics MYGN Grant Zeng,CFA

Neurochem Inc NRMX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Nuvelo Inc NUVO Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Optimer Pharmac OPTR Grant Zeng,CFA

Osi Pharma Inc OSIP Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Qiagen Nv QGEN Grant Zeng,CFA Regeneron Pharm REGN Grant Zeng,CFA Sangamo Biosci SGMO Grant Zeng,CFA Sgx Pharmaceut SGXP Grant Zeng,CFA Third Wave Tech TWTI Chris Kallos Trimeris Inc TRMS Grant Zeng,CFA

Vanda Pharmact VNDA Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Vertex Pharm VRTX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Xenoport Inc XNPT Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Xoma Ltd XOMA Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

MEDICAL-DRUGS

Abbott Labs ABT Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Acusphere Inc ACUS Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Alcon Inc ACL Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Alexa Pharmact ALXA Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Amer Orient Bio AOB Grant Zeng,CFA

Astrazeneca Plc AZN Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Atherogenics AGIX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Auxilium Pharma AUXL Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Biovail Corp BVF Jason

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Napodano,CFA,Team

Bristol Myrs Sq BMY Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Cell Therapeut CTIC Grant Zeng,CFA Cubist Pharm CBST Grant Zeng,CFA

Cv Therapeutics CVTX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Doctor Reddys RDY Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Durect Corp DRRX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Elan Cp Plc Adr ELN Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Forest Labs A FRX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Glaxosmithkline GSK Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Hospira Inc HSP Tom Park Infinity Pharma INFI Grant Zeng,CFA Inspire Pharma ISPH Grant Zeng,CFA

Johnson & Johns JNJ Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

King Pharmaceut KG Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Lilly Eli & Co LLY Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Merck & Co Inc MRK Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Neurocrine Bios NBIX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Onyx Pharma Inc ONXX Grant Zeng,CFA

Pfizer Inc PFE Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Pharmion Corp PHRM Grant Zeng,CFA

Pozen Inc POZN Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Salix Pharm-Ltd SLXP Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Sanofi-Synt-Adr SNY Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Santarus Inc SNTS Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Schering Plough SGP Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Sciele Pharma SCRX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Sepracor Inc SEPR Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Shire Plc-Adr SHPGY Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Somaxon Pharmac SOMX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Viropharma VPHM Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

Wyeth WYE Jason

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Napodano,CFA,Team MEDICAL-GENERIC DRUGS

Alpharma Inc ALO Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

MEDICAL-HLTH MAINT ORG Aetna Inc-New AET Chris Kallos Amerigroup Corp AGP Chris Kallos Coventry Hlthcr CVH Chris Kallos Health Net Inc HNT Chris Kallos Humana Inc New HUM Chris Kallos Molina Hlthcr MOH Chris Kallos Wellpoint Inc WLP Chris Kallos MEDICAL-HOSPITALS Commnty Hlth Sy CYH Chris Kallos Matria Healthcr MATR Chris Kallos Stericycle Inc SRCL Mario Ricchio, Team Univl Hlth Svcs UHS Chris Kallos MEDICAL-OUTPNT/HM CARE Alliance Imagng AIQ Chris Kallos Amsurg Corp AMSG Chris Kallos Chemed Corp CHE Chris Kallos Davita Inc DVA Chris Kallos Gentiva Health GTIV Chris Kallos Healthsouth Cp HLS Chris Kallos Novamed Inc NOVA Chris Kallos Odyssey Hlthcr ODSY Chris Kallos Option Care Inc OPTN Chris Kallos Quest Diagnostc DGX Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Radiation Thrpy RTSX Chris Kallos MEDICAL-WHSLE DRG/SUND Allion Healthcr ALLI Chris Kallos Allscripts Hlth MDRX Greg Aurand,CFA,Team MEDICAL/DENTAL-SUPPLIES Adv Med Optics EYE Tom Park Align Tech Inc ALGN Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Bard C R Inc BCR Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Bausch & Lomb BOL Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Becton Dickinso BDX Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Conmed Corp CNMD Greg Aurand,CFA,Team I-Flow Corp IFLO Tom Park Immucor BLUD Tom Park Laboratory Cp LH Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Mentor Corp MNT Tom Park Mwi Vet Supply MWIV Tom Park MINING-GOLD Agnico Eagle AEM Mario Ricchio, Team Drdgold Ltd DROOD Paul Raman,CFA,Team Gold Fields-Adr GFI Mario Ricchio, Team Goldcorp Inc GG Paul Raman,CFA,Team Harmony Gold HMY Mario Ricchio, Team Kinross Gold KGC Paul Raman,CFA,Team

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Meridian Gold MDG Paul Raman,CFA,Team MINING-MISC Anglo Amer -Plc AAUKD Duong Vuong,CFA Bhp Billitn Ltd BHP Chris Kallos Rio Tinto-Adr RTP Mario Ricchio, Team Vale Rio Do-Adr RIO Claudio Freitas,CFA MINING-NON FERROUS Aluminum Cp-Adr ACH Paul Cheung,CFA Freept Mc Cop-B FCX Paul Raman,CFA,Team Southern Copper PCU Paul Raman,CFA,Team METAL PROC & FABRICATION Timken Co TKR Mario Ricchio, Team MOVIE/TV PRODUCTION/DISTRIB Dts Inc DTSI Ann Northrop,CFA,Team CONSUMER PROD-MISC DISCRECTN Central Garden CENT Steve Ralston,CFA, Team OFFICE AUTOMATION & EQP Canon Inc Adr CAJ Steve Biggs,CFA,Team OFFICE SUPPLIES & FORMS Avery Dennison AVY Mario Ricchio, Team OIL FIELD MACH & EQUIP Baker-Hughes BHI Sheraz Mian Team Cameron Intl CAM Sheraz Mian Team Dril-Quip Inc DRQ Sheraz Mian Team Natl Oilwell Vr NOV Sheraz Mian Team Smith Intl SII Sheraz Mian Team Weatherford Int WFT Sheraz Mian Team OIL REFINING & MARKETING Energy Tran Ptr ETP Sheraz Mian Team Ferrellgas -Lp FGP Sheraz Mian Team Sunoco Logistic SXL Sheraz Mian Team Tesoro Corp TSO Sheraz Mian Team Valero Energy VLO Sheraz Mian Team OIL & GAS-CDN EXP & PROD Encana Corp ECA Sheraz Mian Team OIL & GAS-CDN INTEGRATED Nexen Inc NXY Sheraz Mian Team OIL & GAS-FIELD SERVICES Acergy Sa ACGY Sheraz Mian Team Bj Services BJS Sheraz Mian Team Halliburton Co HAL Sheraz Mian Team Horizon Offshre HOFF Sheraz Mian Team Pride Intl Inc PDE Sheraz Mian Team W-H Energy Svcs WHQ Sheraz Mian Team OIL & GAS-INTL INTEGRATED Chevron Corp CVX Sheraz Mian Team China Petro&Chm SNP Paul Cheung,CFA Cnooc Ltd Adr CEO Paul Cheung,CFA Eni Spa-Adr E Santiago Burgaleta,CFA Exxon Mobil Crp XOM Sheraz Mian Team

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Norsk Hydro Adr NHY Sheraz Mian Team Petrobras-Adr C PBR Claudio Freitas,CFA Petrochina Adr PTR Paul Cheung,CFA Repsol Sa-Adr REP Sheraz Mian Team Royal Dtch Sh-A RDS.A Sheraz Mian Team Statoil Asa-Adr STO Sheraz Mian Team Total Fina Sa TOT Santiago Burgaleta,CFA OIL & GAS-DRILLNG Diamond Offshor DO Sheraz Mian Team Ensco Intl Inc ESV Sheraz Mian Team Globalsantafe GSF Sheraz Mian Team Grey Wolf Inc GW Sheraz Mian Team Nabors Ind NBR Sheraz Mian Team Patterson-Uti PTEN Sheraz Mian Team Schlumberger Lt SLB Sheraz Mian Team Transocean Inc RIG Sheraz Mian Team OIL & GAS-PROD/PIPELINE Buckeye Partnrs BPL Sheraz Mian Team El Paso Corp EP Sheraz Mian Team Enbridge Egy Pt EEP Sheraz Mian Team Enterprise Prod EPD Sheraz Mian Team Kinder Morg Eng KMP Sheraz Mian Team Magellan Mdstrm MMP Sheraz Mian Team Nustar Energy NS Sheraz Mian Team Tc Pipelines TCLP Sheraz Mian Team Teppco Partners TPP Sheraz Mian Team Ultrapar Pa-Adr UGP Claudio Freitas,CFA Williams Cos WMB Sheraz Mian Team OIL & GAS-U S EXPLO & PROD Amer Oil & Gas AEZ Matt Thurmond Cabot Oil & Gas COG Sheraz Mian Team Chesapeake Engy CHK Sheraz Mian Team Comstock Resour CRK Sheraz Mian Team Denbury Res Inc DNR Sheraz Mian Team Double Eagle Pe DBLE Matt Thurmond Eog Res Inc EOG Sheraz Mian Team Forest Oil Corp FST Sheraz Mian Team Kodiak Oil&Gas KOG Matt Thurmond Newfield Expl NFX Sheraz Mian Team Petroleum Devl PETD Matt Thurmond Pogo Producing PPP Sheraz Mian Team Stone Energy Cp SGY Sheraz Mian Team Warren Rsrcs WRES Matt Thurmond Williams(C)Engy CWEI Matt Thurmond Xto Energy Inc XTO Sheraz Mian Team OIL & GAS-U S INTEGRATED Conocophillips COP Sheraz Mian Team Hess Corp HES Sheraz Mian Team Marathon Oil Cp MRO Sheraz Mian Team PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS

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Aracruz Cel-Adr ARA Claudio Freitas,CFA Sappi Ltd -Adr SPP Mario Ricchio, Team Stora Enso -Adr SEO Robert Perri, CFA Votorantim Cel VCP Claudio Freitas,CFA PHOTO EQUIPMENT & SUP Fuji Photo Film FUJI Sean P. Smith POLLUTION CONTROL EQ & SVS Headwaters Inc HW Mario Ricchio, Team PRINTING-COMMERCIAL Consol Graphics CGX Mario Ricchio, Team Donnelley (Rr) RRD Mario Ricchio, Team PROTECTION-SFTY EQ & SVC L-1 Identity So ID Abdul Saleh, Team PUBLISHING-BOOKS Mcgraw-Hill Cos MHP Ann Northrop,CFA,Team PUBLISHING-NEWSPAPERS Ew Scripps Co SSP Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Journal Comm-A JRN Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Journal Registr JRC Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Mcclatchy Co-A MNI Ann Northrop,CFA,Team News Corp Inc NWS Chris Kallos Washington Post WPO Ann Northrop,CFA,Team PUBLISHING-PERIODICALS 51Jobs Inc-Adr JOBS Paul Cheung,CFA Martha Stwt Liv MSO Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Meredith Corp MDP Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Primedia Inc PRM Ann Northrop,CFA,Team REIT-EQUITY TRUST Amb Property Cp AMB Greg Sukenik Team Apartment Invt AIV Greg Sukenik Team Archstone-Smith ASN Greg Sukenik Team Assoc Estates AEC Greg Sukenik Team Avalonbay Cmmty AVB Greg Sukenik Team Boston Pptys BXP Greg Sukenik Team Bre Properties BRE Greg Sukenik Team Cousin Prop Inc CUZ Greg Sukenik Team Dev Diverfd Rlt DDR Greg Sukenik Team Duke Realty Cp DRE Greg Sukenik Team Equity Res Ppty EQR Greg Sukenik Team Fed Rlty Inv FRT Greg Sukenik Team Genl Grwth Ppty GGP Greg Sukenik Team Health Cr Prop HCP Greg Sukenik Team Highwoods Pptys HIW Greg Sukenik Team Host Hotel&Rsrt HST Greg Sukenik Team Investors Rl Es IRETS Greg Sukenik Team Kimco Realty Co KIM Greg Sukenik Team Liberty Ppty Tr LRY Greg Sukenik Team Macerich Co MAC Greg Sukenik Team Mack Cali Corp CLI Greg Sukenik Team Maguire Pptys MPG Greg Sukenik Team

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Mid-Am Apt Cmty MAA Greg Sukenik Team Newcastle Inv NCT Greg Sukenik Team Ntwde Health Pr NHP Greg Sukenik Team Post Pptys Inc PPS Greg Sukenik Team Prologis PLD Greg Sukenik Team Ps Business Pks PSB Greg Sukenik Team Public Storage PSA Greg Sukenik Team Regency Ctrs Cp REG Greg Sukenik Team Repub Ppty Trst RPB Greg Sukenik Team Simon Property SPG Greg Sukenik Team Taubman Centers TCO Greg Sukenik Team Udr Inc UDR Greg Sukenik Team Vornado Rlty Tr VNO Greg Sukenik Team REIT-MORTGAGE TRUST Anthracite Cap AHR Greg Sukenik Team Rait Finl Trust RAS Greg Sukenik Team Resource Capitl RSO Greg Sukenik Team Thornburg Mtg TMA Greg Sukenik Team REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT St Joe Co JOE Greg Sukenik Team REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS Jones Lang Lasl JLL Greg Sukenik Team RETAIL-APPAREL/SHOE Cache Inc CACH Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Charlotte Russe CHIC Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Citi Trends Inc CTRN Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Nordstrom Inc JWN Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Wet Seal Inc -A WTSLA Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Zumiez Inc ZUMZ Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL-CONSUMER ELECT Gamestop Corp GME Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL-DISCOUNT & VARIETY Bj'S Wholesale BJ Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Freds Inc FRED Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL-DRUG STORES Bioscrip Inc BIOS Chris Kallos Cvs Caremark Cp CVS Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Petmed Express PETS Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Rite Aid Corp RAD Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Walgreen Co WAG Steve Ralston,CFA, Team RETAIL-FOOD & RESTAURANTS Bj'S Restaurant BJRI Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Buffalo Wld Wng BWLD Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Calif Pizza Kit CPKI Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Cosi Inc COSI Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Einstein Noah BAGL Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Famous Daves DAVE Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Jamba Inc JMBA Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Landrys Seafood LNY Sean P. Smith Mccormick&Schmk MSSR Ann Northrop,CFA,Team

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Mortons Restrnt MRT Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Nathans Famous NATH Ann Northrop,CFA,Team O Charley'S CHUX Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Rare Hospitalt RARE Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Red Robin Gourm RRGB Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Rubio'S Restrnt RUBO Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Wendys Intl WEN Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Yum! Brands Inc YUM Ann Northrop,CFA,Team RETAIL-HOME FURNISHINGS Kirklands Inc KIRK Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL-MAIL ORDER & DIRECT School Specialt SCHS Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL-MAJOR DEPT STRS Penney (Jc) Inc JCP Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL-MISC/DIVERSIFIED Big 5 Sporting BGFV Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Cabelas Inc CAB Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Cost Plus Inc CPWM Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Gander Mtn Co GMTN Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Hibbet Sports HIBB Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Petsmart Inc PETM Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Regis Corp/Mn RGS Sean P. Smith Tractor Supply TSCO Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL-REGNL DEPT STRS Dillards Inc-A DDS Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Saks Inc SKS Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL-SUPERMARKETS Ahold N V Adr AHO Duong Vuong,CFA Kroger Co KR Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Pao Acucar-Gdr CBD Claudio Freitas,CFA Safeway Inc SWY Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Whole Foods Mkt WFMI Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RETAIL/WHLSLE COMPUTERS Cdw Corp CDWC Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Ingram Micro IM Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Navarre Corp NAVR Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Tech Data Corp TECD Rob Plaza,CFA,Team RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS

Metabolix Inc MBLX Jason Napodano,CFA,Team

RUBBER-TIRES Cooper Tire CTB Paul Raman,CFA,Team Goodyear Tire GT Paul Raman,CFA,Team SCHOOLS Itt Educational ESI Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Laureate Educat LAUR Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Strayer Educ STRA Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Univl Tech Inst UTI Steve Ralston,CFA, Team SHOES & REL APPAREL Deckers Outdoor DECK Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Iconix Brand Gp ICON Rob Plaza,CFA,Team

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SOAP & CLNG PREPARATNS Colgate Palmoli CL Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Procter & Gambl PG Steve Ralston,CFA, Team STEEL-PRODUCERS Ak Steel Hldg AKS Paul Raman,CFA,Team Cia Siderur-Adr SID Claudio Freitas,CFA Gerdau Sa Adr GGB Claudio Freitas,CFA Nucor Corp NUE Paul Raman,CFA,Team Posco-Adr PKX Mario Ricchio, Team Steel Dynamics STLD Mario Ricchio, Team TELECOMMUNICATIONS SVCS

Cincinnati Bell CBB David Weissman,CFA,Team

Korea Tele-Adr KTC David Weissman,CFA,Team

Time Warner Tel TWTC David Weissman,CFA,Team

TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIP

Adc Telecomm ADCT David Weissman,CFA,Team

Alcatel Ads ALU Robert Perri, CFA

Amdocs Ltd DOX David Weissman,CFA,Team

Anaren Inc ANEN David Weissman,CFA,Team

Andrew Corp ANDW David Weissman,CFA,Team

Arris Group Inc ARRS David Weissman,CFA,Team

Avaya Inc AV David Weissman,CFA,Team

Brightpoint Inc CELL David Weissman,CFA,Team

Callwave Inc CALL David Weissman,CFA,Team

China Grenrech GRRF Paul Cheung,CFA Eci Telecom Ltd ECIL Robert Perri, CFA Ericsson Lm Adr ERIC Robert Perri, CFA

Harris Corp HRS David Weissman,CFA,Team

Interdigitl Inc IDCC David Weissman,CFA,Team

Motorola Inc MOT David Weissman,CFA,Team

Nms Commun Corp NMSS David Weissman,CFA,Team

Nortel Networks NT David Weissman,CFA,Team

Polycom Inc PLCM David Weissman,CFA,Team

Powerwave Tech PWAV David Weissman,CFA,Team

Qualcomm Inc QCOM David Weissman,CFA,Team

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Research In Mot RIMM David Weissman,CFA,Team

Sirenza Microdv SMDI David Weissman,CFA,Team

Tekelec Inc TKLC David Weissman,CFA,Team

Tollgrade Comm TLGD David Weissman,CFA,Team

Utstarcom Inc UTSI David Weissman,CFA,Team

Westell Tech-A WSTL David Weissman,CFA,Team

TEXTILE-APPAREL MFG Crocs Inc CROX Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Guess Inc GES Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Oxford Inds Inc OXM Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Volcom Inc VLCM Steve Ralston,CFA, Team TOBACCO Altria Group MO Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Reynolds Amer RAI Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Ust Inc UST Steve Ralston,CFA, Team TOOLS-HAND HELD Snap-On Inc SNA Steve Ralston,CFA, Team TOYS/GAMES/HOBBY PROD Hasbro Inc HAS Sean P. Smith Jakks Pacific JAKK Sean P. Smith Leapfrog Entrps LF Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Mattel Inc MAT Sean P. Smith Rc2 Corp RCRC Sean P. Smith TRANSPORT-AIR FREIGHT Fedex Corp FDX Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Utd Parcel Srvc UPS Ann Heffron,CFA,Team TRANSPORTATION-AIRLINE British Airways BAIRY Duong Vuong,CFA Expressjet Hldg XJT Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Frontier Airln FRNT Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Lan Chile-Adr LFL Claudio Freitas,CFA Pinnacl Airlns PNCL Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Ual Corp UAUA Ann Heffron,CFA,Team TRANSPORTATION-EQP & LSNG Gatx Corp GMT Ann Heffron,CFA,Team TRANSPORTATION-RAIL Burlngtn Nsf Cp BNI Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Cdn Pac Rlwy CP Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Csx Corp CSX Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Kansas City Sou KSU Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Norfolk Southrn NSC Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Union Pac Corp UNP Ann Heffron,CFA,Team TRANSPORTATION-SHIP Overseas Shipho OSG Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Teekay Corp TK Ann Heffron,CFA,Team TRANSPORTATION-SVCS

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Ch Robinson Wwd CHRW Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Expeditors Intl EXPD Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Grupo Aerop-Adr ASR Claudio Freitas,CFA TRANSPORTATION-TRUCK Arkansas Best ABFS Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Con-Way Inc CNW Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Emergency Medic EMS Chris Kallos Heartland Exp HTLD Ann Heffron,CFA,Team Werner Entrprs WERN Ann Heffron,CFA,Team UTILITY-ELECTRIC POWER Alliant Engy Cp LNT Jon Kolb Team Amer Elec Pwr AEP Jon Kolb Team Ameren Corp AEE Jon Kolb Team Cemig Sa -Adr CIG Claudio Freitas,CFA Cms Energy CMS Jon Kolb Team Consol Edison ED Jon Kolb Team Constellatn Egy CEG Jon Kolb Team Copel-Adr Pr B ELP Claudio Freitas,CFA Dpl Inc DPL Jon Kolb Team Dte Energy Co DTE Jon Kolb Team Dynegy Inc DYN Sheraz Mian Team E.On Ag-Adr EON Robert Perri, CFA Edison Intl EIX Jon Kolb Team Endesa Sa-Ads ELE Robert Perri, CFA Endesa-Chile EOC Claudio Freitas,CFA Energy East EAS Jon Kolb Team Enersis S A Adr ENI Claudio Freitas,CFA Entergy Corp ETR Jon Kolb Team Firstenergy Cp FE Jon Kolb Team Fpl Grp FPL Jon Kolb Team Great Plains En GXP Jon Kolb Team Hawaiian Elec HE Jon Kolb Team Huaneng Power HNP Paul Cheung,CFA Korea Elec Pwr KEP Jon Kolb Team Pepco Hldgs POM Jon Kolb Team Pg&E Corp PCG Jon Kolb Team Pinnacle West PNW Jon Kolb Team Ppl Corp PPL Jon Kolb Team Progress Energy PGN Jon Kolb Team Public Sv Entrp PEG Jon Kolb Team Puget Energy PSD Jon Kolb Team Scana Corp SCG Jon Kolb Team Teco Energy TE Jon Kolb Team Txu Corp TXU Jon Kolb Team Uil Holdings Cp UIL Jon Kolb Team UTILITY-GAS DISTRIBUTION Agl Resources ATG Jon Kolb Team Keyspan Corp KSE Jon Kolb Team Sempra Energy SRE Jon Kolb Team UTILITY-TELEPHONE

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At&T Inc T David Weissman,CFA,Team

Bce Inc BCE David Weissman,CFA,Team

Brasil Tele-Adr BRP Claudio Freitas,CFA Bt Grp Plc-Adr BT Robert Perri, CFA

Centurytel Inc CTL David Weissman,CFA,Team

China Telcm-Adr CHA Paul Cheung,CFA China Unicom CHU Paul Cheung,CFA

Chunghwa Telecm CHT David Weissman,CFA,Team

Citizens Comm CZN David Weissman,CFA,Team

Deutche Telkom DT David Weissman,CFA,Team

Embarq EQ David Weissman,CFA,Team

France Tele-Adr FTE Santiago Burgaleta,CFA

Nippon Tele-Adr NTT David Weissman,CFA,Team

Philippine Tel PHI Peter Chua

Sprint Nextel S David Weissman,CFA,Team

Telecom Argenti TEO David Weissman,CFA,Team

Telecom Chile CTC David Weissman,CFA,Team

Telecom Ita-Adr TI David Weissman,CFA,Team

Telefonica S.A. TEF David Weissman,CFA,Team

Telekomunik-Adr TLK David Weissman,CFA,Team

Telenorte L Adr TNE Claudio Freitas,CFA

Telephone &Data TDS David Weissman,CFA,Team

Telmex Adr-Cl L TMX Claudio Freitas,CFA

Telus Corp TU David Weissman,CFA,Team

Verizon Comm VZ David Weissman,CFA,Team

Videsh Sanchar VSL David Weissman,CFA,Team

UTILITY-WATER SUPPLY Sabesp -Adr SBS Claudio Freitas,CFA WIRE & CABLE PRODUCTS Houston Wire&Cb HWCC Mario Ricchio, Team COMPUTER-NETWORKS 3com Corp COMS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Allot Comm Ltd ALLT Robert Perri, CFA

Alvarion Ltd ALVR David Weissman,CFA,Team

Avici Systems AVCI Steve Biggs,CFA,Team

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Ipass Inc IPAS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Nds Group -Adr NNDS Robert Perri, CFA Packeteer Inc PKTR Steve Biggs,CFA,Team COMPUTER-MINI 3d Systems Corp TDSC Steve Biggs,CFA,Team LEISURE & RECREATION-GAMING Century Casinos CNTY Sean P. Smith Churchill Downs CHDN Sean P. Smith Dover Downs Gam DDE Sean P. Smith Lakes Entmnt LACO Sean P. Smith Magna Entmnt -A MECA Sean P. Smith Monarch Casino MCRI Sean P. Smith Mtr Gaming Grp MNTG Sean P. Smith Trump Entertain TRMP Sean P. Smith TELECOMMNCTNS-WIRELESS

Amer Movil-Adr AMX David Weissman,CFA,Team

Centennial Comm CYCL David Weissman,CFA,Team

China Moble-Adr CHL David Weissman,CFA,Team

Crown Castle CCI David Weissman,CFA,Team

Hurray Hldg-Adr HRAY David Weissman,CFA,Team

Linktone Ltd LTON Paul Cheung,CFA Millicom Intl MICC Robert Perri, CFA

Mobile Tele-Adr MBT David Weissman,CFA,Team

Nii Hldgs-Cl B NIHD David Weissman,CFA,Team

Ntt Docomo -Adr DCM David Weissman,CFA,Team

Orbcomm Inc ORBC David Weissman,CFA,Team

Sk Telecom Co SKM David Weissman,CFA,Team

Telecelular Adr TSU Claudio Freitas,CFA Telemig Cel Adr TMB Claudio Freitas,CFA Turkcell Il-Adr TKC Robert Perri, CFA

Us Cellular USM David Weissman,CFA,Team

Vimpel-Comm-Adr VIP David Weissman,CFA,Team

Vivo Participac VIV Claudio Freitas,CFA

Vodafone Gp Plc VOD David Weissman,CFA,Team

COMPUTER-STORAGE DEVICES Intevac Inc IVAC Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Iomega Corp IOM Ian Gilson,CFA,PhD Komag Inc KOMG Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Rackable Systms RACK Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Sandisk Corp SNDK Steve Biggs,CFA,Team

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COMPUTER-INTEGRATED SYSTEMS Ncr Corp-New NCR Steve Biggs,CFA,Team BANKS-MAJOR REGIONAL Bb&T Corp BBT Neena Mishra Comerica Inc CMA Neena Mishra Fifth Third Bk FITB Eric Rothmann, Team Natl City Corp NCC Neena Mishra Us Bancorp USB Eric Rothmann, Team BUSINESS SERVICES Avis Budget Grp CAR Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Block H & R HRB Sean P. Smith

Convergys Corp CVG David Weissman,CFA,Team

Corp Exec Brd EXBD Sean P. Smith Cra Intl Inc CRAI Sean P. Smith Dst Systems DST Steve Biggs,CFA,Team First Adv Corp FADV Sean P. Smith Fti Consulting FCN Sean P. Smith Hewitt Assoc HEW Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Iron Mountain IRM Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Manpower Inc Wi MAN Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Navigant Conslt NCI Sean P. Smith Peoplesupport PSPT Steve Ralston,CFA, Team Portfolio Rcvry PRAA Neena Mishra Robt Half Intl RHI Steve Ralston,CFA, Team BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES Choicepoint Inc CPS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Clayton Holding CLAY Sean P. Smith Equifax Inc EFX Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Factset Resh FDS Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Interactv Data IDC Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Moodys Corp MCO Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Reuters Grp Adr RTRSY Robert Perri, CFA Tower Group Inc TWGP Eric Rothmann, Team CONSUMER PROD-MISC STAPLES Kimberly Clark KMB Steve Ralston,CFA, Team MEDIA CONGLOMERATES Cbs Corp CBS Ann Northrop,CFA,Team Viacom Inc-A VIA Ann Northrop,CFA,Team ELECTRONICS-MANUFACTURING MACH Asm Lithography ASML Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Electroglas Inc EGLS Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Rudolph Tech RTEC Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Siliconware-Adr SPIL Robert Perri, CFA Tessera Tec Inc TSRA Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Ultra Clean Hld UCTT Ken Nagy,CFA,Team Varian Semi VSEA Ken Nagy,CFA,Team RETAIL/WHOLESALE AUTO/TRUCK Autonation Inc AN Paul Raman,CFA,Team Carmax Gp (Cc) KMX Paul Raman,CFA,Team

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Group 1 Auto GPI Paul Raman,CFA,Team Lithia Motors LAD Paul Raman,CFA,Team Penske Auto Grp PAG Paul Raman,CFA,Team Sonic Automotve SAH Paul Raman,CFA,Team ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Ctrip.Com Intl CTRP Paul Cheung,CFA Drugstore.Com DSCM Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Ebay Inc EBAY Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Overstock.Com OSTK Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Priceline.Com PCLN Rob Plaza,CFA,Team Us Auto Parts PRTS Rob Plaza,CFA,Team INTERNET CONTENT Audible Inc ADBL Robert Perri, CFA Cdc Corp CHINA Paul Cheung,CFA Cnet Networks CNET Robert Perri, CFA Greenfld Online SRVY Robert Perri, CFA Jupitermedia Cp JUPM Abdul Saleh, Team Kongzhong-Adr KONG Paul Cheung,CFA Monster Wwd Inc MNST Abdul Saleh, Team Move Inc MOVE Abdul Saleh, Team Netease.Com-Adr NTES Paul Cheung,CFA Sina Corp SINA Paul Cheung,CFA INTERNET SERVICES Akamai Tech AKAM Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Aquantive Inc AQNT Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Asiainfo Hldngs ASIA Abdul Saleh, Team Harris Interact HPOL Abdul Saleh, Team Marchex Inc MCHX Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Napster Inc NAPS Abdul Saleh, Team Opsware Inc OPSW Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Salesforce.Com CRM Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Sohu.Com Inc SOHU Paul Cheung,CFA Tom Online-Adr TOMO Paul Cheung,CFA Valueclick Inc VCLK Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Visual Sciences VSCN Steve Biggs,CFA,Team Website Pros WSPI Steve Biggs,CFA,Team INTERNET SOFTWARE Ariba Inc ARBA Abdul Saleh, Team Radware Ltd RDWR Abdul Saleh, Team Vignette Corp VIGN Abdul Saleh, Team MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS Eclipsys Corp ECLP Tom Park Emageon Inc EMAG Tom Park Merge Tech MRGE Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Omnicell Inc OMCL Greg Aurand,CFA,Team Quality Sys QSII Tom Park Trizetto Group TZIX Tom Park Vital Images VTAL Tom Park