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Additional Global/International Solutions

Bob Kendall, Executive Director of Sales for Van Kampen Unit Trusts and Rick Golod, Director of Global Investment Strategies Discuss International Investing Today’s structural changes brought on by a rapidly globalizing world may present a striking argument for investors to increase their allocations to non-U.S. investments. On many metrics, the U.S. represents a shrinking share of the world’s investment opportunity set, the result of other markets becoming increasingly important drivers of global growth. International investing has become a potential opportunity for a well-diversified portfolio. Time: 3 min 40 sec—recorded 03/17/08   These comments were valid on the date the video was recorded. Markets move continuously. Ask your Van Kampen representative for more up-to-date information.

Van Kampen Unit Trust Solutions

Finding the right investments can be time consuming and complex. At the same time, determining the appropriate allocations and selecting the right investments is critical. Van Kampen has two outstanding international unit trust offerings, which are presented within your firm’s recommended allocations.

Moderate International Solution

Aggressive International Solution

* Van Kampen Unit Trusts doesn’t offer an international fixed income trust, so the hypothetical allocation for International Fixed Income is based on Morningstar’s World Bond Category Average.

This diversification strategy shown for Moderate and Aggressive Allocations is for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. Investors should work with a financial advisor to create an individualized allocation based on their individual circumstances.

This material has been prepared using sources of information generally believed to be reliable. No representation can be made as to its accuracy. The forecasts and opinions in this piece are not necessarily those of Van Kampen, and may not actually come to pass. Information in this report does not pertain to any Van Kampen product and is not a solicitation for any product.

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Global/International Strategies

"In the long-term, emerging markets offer tremendous opportunity. Looking at the contribution of emerging markets to global growth and the size of their markets, there’s a mismatch suggesting a tremendous amount of opportunity in these markets."

- Rick Golod, Director of Global Investment Strategies with Van Kampen Investments