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AlphaProfit Newsletter: November Indicator Update
November 1, 2007

Dear Valued Subscriber,

The AlphaProfit model portfolio returns as of November 1, 2007 are as follows:

  Oct. 2007 2HTD* YTD** 1 Year 3 Year Sep. 2003 Inception
AlphaProfit Focus™ Model Portfolio 5.2% 6.8% 17.7% 25.9% 91.2% 150.3%
AlphaProfit Core™ Model Portfolio 5.1% 9.6% 17.3% 22.5% 72.6% 103.3%
DJ Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index 2.1% 3.6% 11.4% 15.3% 48.9%   73.8%

  * 2HTD refers to the June 30, 2007 to October 31, 2007 period.
  ** YTD refers to the December 31, 2006 to October 31, 2007 period.

Third quarter earnings reports and expectation of a Halloween treat from the Federal Reserve were among the key factors charting the course of equity prices in October. While earnings reports in the aggregate exceeded analysts’ expectations, there were divergences across sectors. Earnings from the technology sector were notably strong while those from the financial sector reflected the strain caused by a weak housing market. The Federal Reserve did not disappoint and lowered its benchmark short-term interest rate by 0.25% on October 31.

Both AlphaProfit model portfolios outperformed the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000's 2.1% gain for the month. For the second month in a row, all four of the industry-group funds included in the model portfolios out-performed the DJW 5000 benchmark. Fidelity Select Software & Computer Services (FSCSX) and Fidelity Select Gold (FSAGX) led the way gaining 14.4% and 12.1%, respectively while Fidelity Select Materials (FSDPX) gained 3.8%.

Strong earnings from the likes of Microsoft and Google were instrumental in driving returns in the software group. Microsoft shares rallied to a six-year high and Google shares cut through the $700 a share mark. Gold rallied to a 27-year high against the backdrop of a surge in the price of oil and a faltering U. S. dollar. Gold flirted with the $800 an ounce level as oil spiked to a new record reaching $94.53 a barrel.

Even though earnings from most companies in the materials sector were on target, share prices here failed to gain substantial traction. Chemical company shares were restrained by the rise in price of oil. Investors also reacted negatively to 3M's comment that the company is lowering prices on LCD screen films used in TVs.

Removing Automotive Group's 'Favored Buy' Rating

The U. S. automakers have made considerable progress in their contract negotiations. General Motors and Chrysler LLC have reached agreement on their new contracts with the United Auto Workers. Both car manufacturers will fund a union-administered health care trust that will allow the companies to cap retiree health care costs. Ford is in negotiations with the UAW. Stock prices of domestic automakers have moved up in recent months as investors have reacted favorably to contract negotiations.

Strong third quarter earnings reports from auto part companies like BorgWarner have enabled such shares to rally as well. While favorable third quarter earnings reports from GM and Ford due in November can add to gains in auto company shares, we now view the automotive group to be as attractive as other groups represented in the model portfolios.

We are removing the automotive group's 'Favored Buy' rating. Fidelity Select Automotive (FSAVX) gained 6.8% in October. From the time the ‘Favored Buy’ rating was initiated on August 31, this fund gained 13.1% through October 31. The DJW 5000 index gained 5.8% during the same period.

Maintaining AlphaProfit Sector Portfolio Indicator at 'Buy'

The November-December part of the year usually represents a strong period for the market. Our enthusiasm this time around is somewhat tempered.

Equity prices have seen relatively strong gains since September. Home prices in most major metropolitan areas continue to trend lower and pose a risk to consumer spending. Additional interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve may also not be readily forthcoming.

We believe the market will likely work itself higher in a ragged fashion in the period ahead. We maintain the AlphaProfit Sector Portfolio Indicator reading at 'Buy'.

Presently, we are not making any changes to the model portfolios. The model portfolio compositions as well as exchange traded fund (ETF) and mutual fund recommendations are available in the Subscriber Login area of the web site.

We welcome your comments.

Best regards,
Sam Subramanian
AlphaProfit Investments, LLC
Ideas. Insights. Results.
http://www.alphaprofit.com

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