Limoman:

Re:   A Int'l Index Fund that Lost -51% by end of 02'?  and safe?  I don't think so..

Original poster was *not* talking about VGTSX (Vangaurd total int'l index).
He said VGSTX, which is Vanguard STAR fund.
Please pay attention to detail when replying, otherwise your answers will confuse people.

 Big Steve