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of stocks within a new landscape or new economy. What will be new to them is an inevitable bear market."

BEING THE BEST.

Henry loves competitiveness. He says he is motivated by being the best at what he does. Yet he acknowledges that no one can be the best all the time. "I know the markets will ultimately decide that, but to see your ideas tested in the real world is energizing over the long term."

He says he could have managed his own money as a speculator, but he wanted a business and he wanted it as a profession. He also wanted a simple organization where the goal was best returns, not necessarily being the largest.

BASEBALL PASSION

In addition to his futures trading business, Henry owns a recording studio and has one in his house as well. During college, he played in a band as the bassist.3

Henry is also a big supporter of the Democratic Party. In addition to making large contributions, he hosted a dinner for President Clinton at his home in 1997.

But baseball is his passion. In October 1998, Henry bought the Florida Marlins from Wayne Huizenga for $150 million. He had owned a 1 percent share of the New York Yankees since 1991. Having been involved with the Yankees for almost a decade, he says he has seen upwards of 150 games per year.