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Diversifying is placing your eggs into more than one basket.  By doing so, you reduce the chances
of having all your assets in one investment that performs poorly, while increasing your chance of
having a least some of your assets in an investment that does well.

The potential benefits of diversification are illustrated in the graph shown here:



















In this scenario, an investor holding Security A experiences fluctuation in the value of his or her
investment.  Likewise, an investor holding Security B experiences the same kind of volatility.  By
diversifying their portfolios, including both shares of Security A and Security B in equal amounts,
these investors have the potential to effectively balance their risk.  Because downward
movements in one security can be offset by upward movements in another, overall portfolio
volatility is lessened.

Experts agree that the manner in which you allocate your assets among stocks and bonds is the
portfolio's performance.  But the growth of the world's economies has fostered a multitude of
investment options, both domestic and international, from which to choose.  And, there are
currently thousands of mutual funds available that package these securities together in endless
combinations making it difficult for the average investor to select and maintain the combination of
investments that has the best potential for growth.

Diversification does not assure against market loss.  Investments in foreign markets may involve risks such as
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, political and economic conditions and foreign taxation.
Securities offered through NEXT Financial Group, Inc. member FINRA and SIPC 2500 Wilcrest, Suite 620,
Houston TX  77042 (877) 876-6398, www.nextfinancial.com

Before investing in a mutual fund or variable annuity, consider its investment objectives, risks, charges and
expenses carefully.
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