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Funds are subject to market risk, which is the possibility that the market values
of securities owned by these funds will decline and that the value of fund shares
may therefore be less than what you paid for them. Accordingly, you can lose money
investing in these funds. Please be aware that these funds may be subject to certain
additional risks.
Foreign and emerging markets: 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 the risks generally associated with
foreign investments.
Small- and mid-cap stocks: Stocks of small- and medium-sized companies entail
special risks, such as limited product lines, markets, and financial resources,
and greater market volatility than securities of larger, more-established companies.
Credit quality: Investments in securities rated below investment grade (commonly
known as ""junk bonds"") present greater risk of loss to principal and interest
than investment in higher-quality securities.
Interest rates: As interest rates rise, bond prices fall.
Real estate and REITs: The risks associated with ownership of real estate
and the real estate industry in general include, fluctuations in the value of underlying
property, defaults by borrowers or tenants, market saturation, decreases in market
rents, interest rates, property taxes, increases in operating expenses and political
or regulatory occurrences adversely affecting real estate.
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