CALCULATE YOUR RISK TOLERANCE.
FIND YOUR INVESTMENT PROFILE.

RISK TOLERANCE QUESTIONAIRE

Your Asset Allocation Strategy is one of the most important decisions you'll make. It directly relates to how you will invest among stocks, bonds, and short-term services.

The allocation strategy that's best for you depends on your investment profile, which is a reflection of your risk tolerance.

This short, 9 question, questionnaire will help you determine a suitable asset allocation strategy.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU COVER?

1

When making a long-term investment, I plan to hold the investment for...





2

When the market goes down, I tend to sell some of my riskier assets and put the money in safer assets





3

My current and future income sources are...





4

I would invest in mutual fund based solely on a brief conversation with a friend, coworker or relative.





5

The chart below shows the greatest one-year gain and loss on three different hypothetical investments of $10,000.* Given the potential gain or loss in any one year, I would invest my money in...

HYPOTHETICAL CHART

* THE MAXIMUM GAIN OR LOSS ON AN INVESTMENT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT. THE RANGES SHOWN IN THIS CHART ARE HYPOTHETICAL AND ARE DESIGNED SOLELY TO GAUGE AN INVESTOR'S RISK TOLERANCE.



6

Generally, I prefer investments with little or no fluctuation in value, and I am willing to accept the lower returns associated with these investments.





7

From August 31, 2000, through March 31, 2001, stocks lost more than 25%. If I owned an investment that fell more than 25%, I would... (If you owned stocks during this period, select the answer that corresponds to your actual behavior)




8

From January 31, 1999, through December 31, 1999, some bonds lost almost 9%. If I owned a bond investment that lost 9%, I would... (If you owned bonds during this period, select the answer that corresponds to your actual behavior)




9

When it comes to investing in stock or bond mutual funds (or individual stocks or bonds), I would describe myself as a/an...





CALCULATE MY RESULTS

THE MAXIMUM GAIN OR LOSS ON AN INVESTMENT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT. THE RANGES SHOWN IN THIS CHART ARE HYPOTHETICAL AND ARE DESIGNED TO GAUGE AN INVESTOR'S RISK TOLERANCE.

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WHY IS MY INVESTMENT PROFILE SO IMPORTANT?

Once you have a good idea of your investment style, it will be much easier to choose the best Investment Option for your 529 savings plan.