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BlackRock Global Allocation Fund
April 2015
NOT FDIC INSURED – MAY LOSE VALUE – NO BANK GUARANTEE
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BlackRock Global Allocation
Fund (I)
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S&P 500 Index0%
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7.26%
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As of March 31, 2015. Source: BlackRock, Bloomberg. Fund inception is February 3, 1989. The indexes are unmanaged. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. See ‘Important Notes’ for additional information.
The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Refer to blackrock.com to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end. Total annual operating expenses as stated in this fund's most recent prospectus are: Institutional, 0.88%.
Delivering on our objective for over 26 years
BlackRock Global Allocation
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FTSE World Index
S&P 500 Index
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Our Mission: Provide a core holding, suitable for a broad range of clients, and deliver a competitive rate of return with less volatility than a traditional equity portfolio
Annualized total return as of March 31, 2015 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Capture ratios vs. MCSI World since inceptionBlackRock Global Allocation Fund (I) 4.35% 6.80% 7.44% Upside capture 67%Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Downside capture 47%
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Competitive returns 1/3rd less volatilityAnnualized standard deviation since inceptionAnnualized total return since inception
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What makes the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund unique?
The strategy was incepted in February 1989, partially in response to the October 1987 stock market crash, and remains one of the original global multi-asset portfolios
The team combines a fundamental, bottom-up process with top-down asset allocation in order to find undervalued investment opportunities around the globe while seeking to mitigate macro risks
Flexibility in practice — adapting as markets change
Experience through bull and bear markets
Returns in excess of world stocks and bonds with one-third less
volatility than world stocks‡
Unconstrained in search of opportunity
Diversified portfolio invested in 700+ securities across 40+ countries
Combines traditional and non-traditional asset classes and investments across the capital structure
Ability to deviate from benchmark to capture opportunity and manage risk
The most experienced global multi-asset team*
40+ person dedicated team with proven stability
Continuous PM management since fund inception in 1989
PMs and Senior Analysts average over 20 years of investment experience
Proven record of protecting and growing assets
Compelling risk-adjusted results for more than 26 years
Superior downside capture history relative to 60/40 portfolios†
Independent risk management
* As March 31, 2015. Source: Morningstar. Portfolio managers have the longest tenure among funds within its category.† From March 1989 through December 2014, downside capture of the Fund relative to the MSCI World Index is 46%. Over the same period, downside capture of a hypothetical portfolio comprised of 60% Morningstar World Stock category and 40% Morningstar World Bond category is 65%. ‡ Volatility is measured by standard deviation. From March 1989 through March 2015, annualized standard deviation of the Fund is 9.8% and standard deviation of global equity markets (represented by the FTSE World Index) is 15.4%.
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Unconstrained in search of opportunity
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Ability to invest across the full opportunity set
Benefits of a 40+ person team leveraging BlackRock’s resources:
Breadth of exposures: Ability to invest in traditional and difficult to access asset classes, regions, countries, and securities (including private placements)
Exposure to complex strategies: Ability to implement hedging (FX, credit, duration, equity beta), FI curve trades (steepeners, flatteners, forward markets), interest rate swaps, short sales
Flexibility to trade in real time: Ability to rebalance portfolio as warranted in an attempt to capitalize on security price changes
Directly holds securities: This is not a “fund of funds” portfolio, securities are purchased and held directly by the Fund
Equities Fixed Income Cash/FX Non-Traditional
• Convertible fixed income• Private placements • Real estate investment trusts • Precious metal-related securities• Structured products• Short sales (up to 20% of NAV)
• Common stock• Preferred stock• Single name options• Index options• Futures• Warrants • Developed markets• Emerging markets • Frontier markets• ADRs• Locally listed shares
• US Treasuries/Agency • Developed market sovereigns• Emerging markets (USD and
local currency)• Investment grade corporates• High yield fixed income• Distressed fixed income• Inflation-linked• Bank loans• Interest rate swaps• Yield curve trades• Credit default swaps (CDS)
• US Treasury Bills• Non-US government bills• Foreign exchange forwards • Foreign exchange options
As of March 31, 2015. Source: BlackRock.
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The reference benchmark serves as a performance standard. It does not, however, represent the team’s entire investment universe.
Portfolio may deviate significantly from benchmark: Asset allocation is driven largely by relative valuations and absolute risk across asset classes, currencies, sectors, and securities
Consistent benchmark since the Fund’s inception in 1989: Represents a neutral asset mix and a way to communicate overweight and underweight positions
Risk is primarily defined as “the chance of permanent loss of capital”: Relative risk measures, such as standard deviation and beta, are closely monitored, but are not comprehensive risk indicators. The Fund and the reference benchmark’s realized volatility have tracked each other very closely across market cycles.
Reference benchmark
Global Allocation Fund (I) Reference Benchmark0%
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Neutral asset class allocation Neutral regional allocation
• 60% Equity
• 40% Fixed income
• 60% US
• 40% Non-US
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S&P 500FTSE World ex-USBoA ML Current 5-Yr US TreasuryCiti Non-USD World Gov't Bond
BlackRock Global Allocation’s reference benchmark
As of March 31, 2015. Source: BlackRock. The indexes are unmanaged and do not take transaction charges into consideration. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Volatility is based on standard deviation, which is a measure of the dispersion of a set of data from its mean. The more spread apart the data, the higher the deviation. Standard deviation is also known as historical volatility and is used by investors as a gauge for the amount of expected volatility.
Comparable levels of volatility (March 1989 to March 2015)
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Flexibility in practice
The fund was underweight equities relative to its benchmark for most of the 1990s
One of the largest equity overweights in the fund’s history was H2’01
Cash equivalents have regularly been held since inception
As of December 31, 2014. Subject to change. This fund is not a “balanced” product, as its weightings are not rigidly adhered to. The fund is actively managed and its characteristics will vary. Benchmark referred to is the reference benchmark, which consists of 36% S&P 500, 24% FTSE World (ex US), 24% BofA ML Current 5-Year US Treasury Index, 16% Citigroup Non-USD World Gov’t Bond Index.
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US Equities Developed Equities ex-US Emerging Market Equities Precious Metals-Related* US Treasuries & Agencies
US TIPS US Credit Non US Sovereign Debt Non US Credit Cash Equivalents
Portfolio composition (March 1995 through March 2015)
Flexibility in practice
The team emphasized high- quality government bonds in response to tightening spreads and concerns around financial and household leverage
The team increased exposure to precious metals-related securities prior to the global credit crisis and further added as central bank balance sheets expanded
The team added to US equities at attractive valuations after successfully avoiding the technology bubble
The team added to non-US stocks due to attractive valuations and accommodative monetary policies
As of March 31, 2015. Source: BlackRock. Subject to change. Asset allocation strategies do not assure profit and do not protect against loss. US credit includes US convertible bonds, US corporate bonds, US preferreds, and US bank loans net of credit default swaps.
* Prior to 2006, precious metals-related securities are included in equities.
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The most experienced global multi-asset team*
* As of March 31, 2015. Source: Morningstar. Portfolio managers have the longest tenure among funds within its category. US
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BlackRock Global Allocation portfolio management team
Nicole ApostolChristine Garvey
Lisa GillWendy Held
Lisa Peterson
PortfolioAdministration
Marie DwyerMike CarlucciPete MathernKim Moore
Andy Nielsen
PortfolioTransactions
Daniel Daniel, CFA, CMT18 years experience
Equity & Fixed IncomeInformation Technology,
Technical Analysis
Kevin McKenna, co-COO32 years experience
Lisa O’Donnell, JD, co-COO28 years experience
Team Development, Risk,Operations, Compliance
Mike Trudel, CFA, JDGlobal Strategist18 years experience
Macro Strategy & Analysis
Kate Rauscher, CFA29 years experience
Equity & Fixed IncomeUtilities, Consumer, Insurance
Lisa Walker, CFA29 years experience
Equity & Fixed Income Financial Services, Banks
Ben Moyer, CFA34 years experience
Asia Pacific Investments, Industrials, Autos
Eric Mitofsky32 years experience
Quantitative Analysis Derivatives, Risk Management
Greg Spencer26 years experience
Equity & Fixed IncomeTelecom, Media, Consumer,
High Yield
David Clayton, CFA, JD25 years experience
Equity & Fixed Income Energy, Real Estate, Private Placements, Distressed Debt
Mike Walsh, CFA24 years experience
Fixed Income, Derivatives
Randy Berkowitz, CFA* – HealthcareKevin Bynum, CFA – Fixed Income / Fx
Miguel Crivelli, CFA – FinancialsMartin Fransson, Ph.D, CFA – Materials, Precious Metals
Matt Gerard – GeneralistLindsay Klitsch, CFA – Consumer
Matt Litwin, CFA – EnergyJonathan Lux, CFA – IndustrialsChirayu Patel, CFA – MaterialsReid Ross, CFA – Generalist
Sonia Wang, CFA – Japan, HealthcareAngela Yu, CFA – China, Information Technology
Dan Chamby, CFA Portfolio Manager27 years experience
Asset Allocation &Investment Strategy
Dennis Stattman, CFA Portfolio Manager35 years experience
Asset Allocation &Investment Strategy
Aldo Roldan, Ph.DPortfolio Manager31 years experience
Asset Allocation &Investment Strategy
Portfolio Management
Product Strategist TeamOscar Pulido, CFA
Matt EstesNoah Kroll
Brian Miller, CFAMeghan Colarusso, CFA
Melissa Barnett
Quantitative Strategy
Randy Berkowitz, CFA*
Sam Indyawan, CFA
Judy RiceErica Quinn, CFA
Matt Callahan
Marketing Strategy & Communications
Kent Hogshire, CFA13 years experience
Equity & Fixed IncomeIndustrials, Special Situations,
Macro Strategy
Senior Analysts Senior Analysts Research Associates
Patrick Edelmann, CFA16 years experience
Equity & Fixed Income Healthcare, Materials,
Convertibles
Senior Analysts
As of March 31, 2015.
* Randy Berkowitz has a dual role.
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Investment process combines security selection and asset allocation
Flexible, price-sensitive process seeks opportunities across broad investment universe
Significant team interaction and knowledge sharing
Top-down overlay applied with relative value comparison among and within asset classes
Portfolio Construction
Buy/Sell Approval
Security Selection
Bottom-up Research
Monitoring
Evaluates the relative attractiveness of securities within various global market sectors and asset classes
Securities evaluated based on expected risk/return profiles
Ongoing research of over 1,000 companies
Based on fundamental research, not benchmark composition
Valuation screens include EV/EBITDA, P/E, P/CF, P/B, and a large variety of other metrics
Proprietary tools facilitate information sharing
Analysts conduct independent research and rate securities
Process is designed to give individual analysts discretion to make incremental changes in the portfolio
Initial security purchases typically involve PM approval/collaboration
Typically +700 securities across 40+ countries
No min/max industry or country constraints.
Max 35% in non-IG FI
Derivatives primarily used to hedge against adverse market movements
Turnover 30-50% per annum
Partnership with firm’s internal risk team (RQA)
Stress testing
Risk alignment
Attribution analysis
Top-Down Asset Allocation
As of March 31, 2015. Current process for selecting investments in the fund’s portfolio in accordance with its stated investment objectives and policies. Subject to change based on market conditions, portfolio manager’s opinion and other factors.
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• Review cumulative effect of investment decisions to identify factors contributing to, and subtracting from, alpha generation
• Comprehensive portfolio attribution includes country, sector, currency, and individual security analysis
Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) provides objectivity & independence
Performance Attribution
• Allows the PM team to pro-actively estimate how changes in identified market prices affect the portfolio in relative and absolute terms
• Enables team to quantify portfolio effects of specific market scenarios rather, than relying on intuition
• Regularly scheduled meetings between RQA and Global Allocation team help ensure current portfolio positioning is consistent with team’s market views
• In addition to traditional purchases and sales, derivatives can be used to hedge away undesired top-down exposures
• RQA monitors dozens of active risk factors globally on a continuous basis
• Helps Global Allocation team ensure the portfolio is not unintentionally overexposed to specific top-down factors
• Risk cannot (and should not) be entirely eliminated, but it can – and must be – identified
Risk Assessment
Stress Testing
Risk Alignment
RQA
As of March 31, 2015.
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Proven record of protecting and growing assets
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Seeking to preserve and reward over the long term (March 1989 through March 2015)
The benefits of active management
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Reference Benchmark
Morningstar World Al-location Category
Emerging Market Stocks
Asia-ex Japan Stocks
Japanese Stocks
European Stocks
Small Cap US Stocks
Large Cap US Stocks
Non-US Stocks
World Stocks
Non-US Gov't BondsWorld Gov't Bonds
US High Yield
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Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. As of March 31, 2015. Source: BlackRock, Bloomberg, Morningstar, Lipper. Returns calculated from first full month post inception (February 28, 1989). Fund Inception is February 3, 1989. Returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Morningstar category returns are based on total return and do not reflect sales charges. The indexes are unmanaged and do not take transaction charges into consideration. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. See ‘Important Notes’ for index descriptions.
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Cumulative total returns (January 2000 through March 2015)
A diversified fund designed to perform in all market conditions
Technology Bubble 2000 - 2002
Global Market Re-covery
2003 - 2007
Global Credit Crisis 2008 - 2009
Global Easing Cycle2010 - 3/31/15
Combined Period 2000 - 3/31/15
BlackRock Global Alloca-tion Fund (I)
2.62% 134.84% -2.84% 41.34% 230.96%
Reference Benchmark*
-0.1688 0.7967 -0.0687 0.482614171871989 1.06200648920561
FTSE World Index
-0.3956 1.3392 -0.2059 0.64349612559203 0.842551334020171
Citigroup World Gov't Bond Index
0.2019 0.3903 0.1371 0.0604 1.0155065238382
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-0.0772 0.9754 -0.1339 0.3198 1.0837
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Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Source: BlackRock, Morningstar. Total returns are cumulative, based on NAV and include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
* Reference benchmark consists of 36% S&P 500, 24% FTSE World (ex US), 24% BofA ML Current 5-Year US Treasury Index, 16% Citigroup Non-USD World Gov’t Bond Index.
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The fund has more than doubled your initial investment over every 10-year period
A proven record of growing client assets
+100%Double your
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+200%Triple yourmoney
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. As of February 28, 2015. Source: BlackRock, Bloomberg. First period shown is February 1999 to account for 10-year rolling return window. The performance depicted above is for the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund (Institutional). Returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
Even during the “Lost Decade” (2000-2009) investors still more
than doubled their money.
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Current portfolio positioning and performance
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Equity Strategy (54% ~ Underweight)
Overweight:
Regions: Japan and Emerging Markets
Sectors: Materials, Healthcare, Energy, Industrials
Underweight:
Regions: US and Europe
Sectors: Consumer Staples, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, Technology, Telecommunications, Utilities
Fixed Income Strategy (26% ~ Underweight)
Overweight:
Corporates, Emerging Market Debt, Convertibles
Underweight:
US Treasuries, Japanese Government Bonds, European Sovereign Debt
Cash (20% ~ Overweight)
Actively managed, both USD and non-USD
Asset allocation (as % of net assets)
Portfolio snapshot as of March 31, 2015
As of March 31, 2015. Subject to change. The fund is actively managed and its characteristics will vary. Overweight/underweight indicators are relative to fund’s reference benchmark, which consists of 36% S&P 500, 24% FTSE World (ex US), 24% BofA ML Current 5-Year US Treasury Index, 16% Citigroup Non-USD World Gov’t Bond Index.
Currency allocation (as % of net assets)
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Non-US Equities
US Fixed Income
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Cash
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Performance as of March 31, 2015
Annualized total returns
YTD† 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund (I) 0.0277 0.0435 0.071 0.068 0.0744 0.082
Reference Benchmark* 0.0097 0.0353 0.0738 0.0768 0.0625 0.0488
FTSE World Index 0.0232 0.0576 0.1165 0.0975 0.0708 0.0408
Citigroup World Gov't Bond Index -0.0252 -0.0549 -0.0159 0.0145 0.031 0.0477
Morningstar World Alloc. Category 0.0188 0.0197 0.0614 0.0682 0.0581 0.0514
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13%Morningstar Analyst Rating™
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Gold rating, its highest level of conviction (effective 1/13/15). See ‘Important Notes’ for additional information.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Refer to blackrock.com to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end. Total annual operating expenses as stated in this fund's most recent prospectus are: Institutional, 0.88%. The performance depicted above is for the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund (Institutional). Returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other classes of shares with differing fees and expenses are available. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Source: BlackRock, Morningstar.
* Reference benchmark consists of 36% S&P 500, 24% FTSE World (ex US), 24% BofA ML Current 5-Year US Treasury Index, 16% Citigroup Non-USD World Gov’t Bond Index.
† Periods less than 1 year are not annualized.
Annualized total returns
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So what do I do with my money?
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BlackRock Global Allocation Fund (I) Reference Benchmark* FTSE World Index
Citigroup World Gov't Bond Index Morningstar World Allocation Category Cash (BofA ML 3-month T Bill Index)
Hypothetical performance of $10,000 (March 1989 through March 2015)
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund has provided capital appreciation over the long-term
$137,216
$45,995
$62,245
$24,261
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. As of March 31, 2015. Source: BlackRock, Morningstar. This illustration is based on an initial hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Institutional shares made first full month post inception (February 28, 1989). Fund Inception is February 3, 1989. Assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The indexes are unmanaged and do not take transaction charges into consideration. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
* Reference benchmark consists of 36% S&P 500, 24% FTSE World (ex US), 24% BofA ML Current 5-Year US Treasury Index, 16% Citigroup Non-USD World Gov’t Bond Index.
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$71,132$70,442
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BlackRock Global Allocation Fund has served as a source of income
$100,000 invested in BlackRock Global Allocation Fund (I) on February 28, 1989
Annual withdrawals increased by 3% each year to account for inflation
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$1,400,000Withdrawal Rate Total Withdrawals Ending Value
TT TT T Buy & Hold $0 $1,336,167
TT TT T 4% $154,045 $828,266
TT TT T 6% $231,308 $574,025
TT TT T 8% $299,966 $328,587
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. As of December 31, 2014. Source: BlackRock. The performance depicted above is for the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund (Institutional). Returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Methodology: Each example assumes a $100,000 investment at 2/28/89 and a lump sum withdrawal on 12/31 of every year until 2014. The size of the initial withdrawal is equal to the withdrawal rate times the initial investment, and each year that amount is increased by 3% to account for inflation. Results are hypothetical and will vary based on selection of other time frames and over time as assumptions change. These figures are for illustrative purposes only.
Inflation-adjusted withdrawal scenario for $100,000 investment in Global Allocation
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Global Allocation has improved risk-adjusted returns (March 1989 through December 2014)
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund has improved the risk-adjusted return of a portfolio
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.As of December 31, 2014. Source Zephyr Style Advisor, BlackRock. Returns calculated from first full month post inception (February 28, 1989). The performance depicted above is for the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund (Institutional). Returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
* Traditional Balanced Portfolio is based on an allocation of 60% Morningstar World Stock category and 40% Morningstar World Bond category. Rebalanced quarterly.
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What makes the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund unique?
Flexibility in practice — adapting as markets change
Experience through bull and bear markets
Returns in excess of world stocks and bonds with one-third less
volatility than world stocks‡
Unconstrained in search of opportunity
Diversified portfolio invested in 700+ securities across 40+ countries
Combines traditional and non-traditional asset classes and investments across the capital structure
Ability to deviate from benchmark to capture opportunity and manage risk
The most experienced global multi-asset team*
40+ person dedicated team with proven stability
Continuous PM management since fund inception in 1989
PMs and Senior Analysts average over 20 years of investment experience
Proven record of protecting and growing assets
Compelling risk-adjusted results for more than 25 years
Superior downside capture history relative to 60/40 portfolios†
Independent risk management
* As March 31, 2015. Source: Morningstar. Portfolio managers have the longest tenure among funds within its category.† From March 1989 through December 2014, downside capture of the Fund relative to the MSCI World Index is 46%. Over the same period, downside capture of a hypothetical portfolio comprised of 60% Morningstar World Stock category and 40% Morningstar World Bond category is 65%. ‡ Volatility is measured by standard deviation. From March 1989 through March 2015, annualized standard deviation of the Fund is 9.8% and standard deviation of global equity markets (represented by the FTSE World Index) is 15.4%.
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Principal risks: The fund is actively managed and its characteristics will vary. Stock and bond values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending on market conditions. International investing involves special risks including, but not limited to currency fluctuations, illiquidity and volatility. These risks may be heightened for investments in emerging markets. Fixed income risks include interest-rate and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in bond values. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the bond issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments. Non-investment grade debt securities (high yield/junk bonds) may be subject to greater market fluctuations, risk of default or loss of income and principal than higher-rated securities. Asset allocation strategies do not assure profit and do not protect against loss. Short selling entails special risks. If the fund makes short sales in securities that increase in value, the fund will lose value. Any loss on short positions may or may not be offset by investing short sale proceeds in other investments. The fund may use derivatives to hedge its investments or to seek to enhance returns. Derivatives entail risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and increase volatility.
Important notes
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Cash is represented by the BofA/ML US Treasury Bill 3-Month Index, an unmanaged index based on the value of a 3-month Treasury bill assumed to be purchased at the beginning of the month and rolled into another single issue at the end of the month. US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a statistical time-series measure of a weighted average of prices of a specified set of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is a price index that tracks the prices of a specified basket of consumer goods and services, providing a measure of inflation. The CPI is a fixed quantity price index and considered by some a cost-of-living index. Commodities are represented by the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index, a composite of commodity sector returns, representing an unleveraged, long-only investment in commodity futures that is broadly diversified across the spectrum of commodities. Gold is represented by the S&P GSCI Gold Index, which provides investors with a reliable and publicly available benchmark tracking the COMEX gold future. 10-year US Treasuries are represented by the BofA/ML 10-Year US Treasury Bond Index is an unmanaged index designed to track the total return of the current coupon 10-year US Treasury bonds. US Treasury securities are direct obligations of the US government and are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the US government if held to maturity. US Credit is represented by the Barclays US Credit Index, an unmanaged index considered representative of publicly issued, SEC-registered US corporate and specified foreign debentures and secured notes. US High Yield is represented by the Barclays US High Yield Index, an index that covers the universe of fixed rate, non-investment-grade debt. World Government Bonds are represented by the Citigroup World Government Bond Index, a market capitalization-weighted index including the most significant and liquid government bond markets globally that carry an investment grade rating. Currently, this includes all countries in the Citigroup EMU Governments Index and Australia, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the US. World Stocks are represented by the FTSE World Index, a broad based capitalization-weighted index comprised of 2,200 equities from 24 countries in 12 regions, including the US. Large Cap US Stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index, which covers 500 of the largest companies of the US markets (mostly NYSE issues). The unmanaged index represents about 75% of NYSE market capitalization and 30% of NYSE issues. Small Cap US Stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Index, a market-weighted index composed of approximately 2,000 common stocks issued by small-cap US companies in a range of businesses. European Stocks are represented by the MSCI Europe Index, an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks in developed European countries. Japanese Stocks are represented by the MSCI Japan Index, an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks in Japan. Asia ex-Japan Stocks are represented by the MSCI Pac-X Japan Index, an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks of Asia Pacific countries excluding Japan. Emerging Market Stocks are represented by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks in developing countries. Non-US equities are represented by the MSCI All Country World ex-US Index, a market capitalization-weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of US-based companies.
Up/down capture measures relative performance in up and down markets. Up capture shows how much the fund gained, relative to a benchmark, when the benchmark rose. Down capture shows how much the fund lost, relative to the benchmark, when the benchmark decreased.
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