The early bird gets the return

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Milton Pappas, founding general partner of Euclid Partners, believes early stage investments in venture capital yield better returns. Euclid Partners Corp. has been able to set itself apart from other venture capital funds by staying small and by concentrating on early-stage companies. It has made successful investments in CrossComm Corp. and Biosite Diagnostics. Management assessment is the most important element in choosing companies for investment.

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Stock picking skill targets growth, low volatility

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Janus Fund Exec. VP James P. Craig credits his company's ability to make stock selections among companies which have a high projected profitability. The company has traditionally invested stable stock types and currently holds investments in pharmaceuticals and electronic data systems. It selects securities by monitoring companies introducing new products and studying their earning patterns.

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Portfolio diversity counts little in quest for value

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Seth Glickenhaus of Glickenhaus & Co. has some important pieces of advice for investors. Standard ratios such as the price-earnings ratio could be a misleading indicator in choosing a stock. A prospective investment should be viewed from every aspect and compared against its peers. Undervalued securities with a good balance sheet usually gives an investor value to his or her investments.

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