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Market movements can take a toll on your nerves, but the right strategies may give you some peace of mind. With roots extending back to 1927, Van Kampen Investments brings nearly four generations of money-managing experience, through bull and bear markets and economic peaks and valleys. Every day, we bring that experience to bear for one purpose: to help you reach your investment goals. This section will help you understand long-term investing strategies, Van Kampen funds and our view on the markets.

Investment Basics

Article	Description
A, B, C's of Dollar Cost Averaging	Dollar-cost averaging involves investing a fixed amount in a particular investment at regular intervals.
Do's and Don'ts of Investing in Volatile Markets	Stock market volatility can make you second guess your investment decisions, and it can be tempting to “get out” of the market if your balance declines. However, it’s important to maintain perspective.
Stay Focused, Stay Invested	The in-and-out approach to investing doesn’t compare to the performance of staying focused and staying invested.
Understanding Capital Gains Distributions	Helpful information on capital gain distributions and how they may affect you.
Understanding Fixed Income Distributions	Your fund’s distributions can come from various sources—interest earned on the securities held in the fund, price appreciation from securities sold from the portfolio, and return of principal.

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