Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss.
Technical analysis is based on the study of historical price movements and past trend patterns. There are no assurances that movements or trends can or will be duplicated in the future.
Technology and Internet-related stocks, especially of smaller, less-seasoned companies, tend to be more volatile than the overall market.
Strategies seeking higher returns generally have a greater allocation to equities. These strategies also carry higher risks and are subject to a greater degree of market volatility.
Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.
ETFs are subject to substantially the same risks as those associated with the direct ownership of the underlying securities owned by the ETF. Additionally, the value of the investment will fluctuate in response to the performance of the securities. ETFs typically charge and/or incur fees. Therefore, investments in ETFs will result in the layering of expenses.
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Index Definitions:
NASDAQ Composite is a stock market index of common stocks and similar securities (ADRs, trading stocks, limited partnership interests) listed on the NASDAQ stock market.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ.
MSCI World Index is a broad global equity benchmark that represents large and mid-cap equity performance across 23 developed markets countries.
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