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Risk Considerations
There is no assurance that a portfolio will achieve its investment
objective. Portfolios are subject to market risk, which is the
possibility that the market values of securities owned by the portfolio
will decline and that the value of portfolio shares may therefore be
less than what you paid for them. Market values can change daily due to
economic and other events (e.g. natural disasters, health crises,
terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) that affect markets, countries,
companies or governments. It is difficult to predict the timing,
duration, and potential adverse effects (e.g. portfolio liquidity) of
events. Accordingly, you can lose money investing in this portfolio.
Please be aware that this portfolio may be subject to certain additional
risks. Asset Allocation/Diversification does not protect you
against a loss in a particular market; however it allows you to spread
that risk across various asset classes In general, equity securities’
values fluctuate in response to activities specific to a company.
Investments in foreign markets entail special risks such as currency,
political, economic, and market risks. The risks of investing in emerging market countries are greater than risks associated with investments in foreign developed countries. Fixed-income securities
are subject to the ability of an issuer to make timely principal and
interest payments (credit risk), changes in interest rates
(interest-rate risk), the creditworthiness of the issuer and general
market liquidity (market risk). In a rising interest-rate environment,
bond prices may fall and may result in periods of volatility and
increased portfolio redemptions. In a declining interest-rate
environment, the portfolio may generate less income. Longer-term
securities may be more sensitive to interest rate changes. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities
(MBS and ABS) are sensitive to early prepayment risk and a higher risk
of default and may be hard to value and difficult to sell (liquidity
risk). They are also subject to credit, market and interest rate risks.
Certain U.S. government securities, such as those issued by
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit
of the United States. It is possible that these issuers will not have
the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future. The issuer or
governmental authority that controls the repayment of sovereign debt
may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or pay interest
when due in accordance with the terms of such obligations. Investments
in foreign markets entail special risks such as currency,
political, economic, and market risks. The risks of investing in
emerging market countries are greater than risks associated with
investments in foreign developed countries. Real estate investment
trusts are subject to risks similar to those associated with the direct
ownership of real estate and they are sensitive to such factors as
management skills and changes in tax laws. Restricted and illiquid securities may be more difficult to sell and value than publicly traded securities (liquidity risk). Derivative instruments
can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and may have a
potentially large negative impact on performance. Trading in, and
investment exposure to, the commodities markets may involve substantial risks and subject the Portfolio to greater volatility. Non-diversified portfolios
often invest in a more limited number of issuers As such, changes in
the financial condition or market value of a single issuer may cause
greater volatility. By investing in investment company securities,
the portfolio is subject to the underlying risks of that investment
company’s portfolio securities. In addition to a Portfolio’s fees and
expenses, a Portfolio generally would bear its share of the investment
company’s fees and expenses. Alternative investments are intended for qualified investors only. Alternative investments, including hedge funds,
provide limited liquidity and include, among other things, the risks
inherent in investing in securities and derivatives, using leverage and
engaging in short sales. An investment in an alternative investment fund
can be speculative and should not constitute a complete investment
program. This summary is for informational purposes only and does not
constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy
interests in any fund.

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