Market Databank

2nd Quarter 2010




Small-cap stocks represented by Russell 2000 index, large-cap stocks represented by Russell 1000 index. Foreign stocks represented by the Morgan Stanley Capital International’s Europe, Australia, Far East Index, and US bonds by the Lehman Bros. Government/Corporate Bond Index. P/E ratios exclude negative earnings. Small-cap stocks tend to be more volatile than large-caps. Bonds offer a fixed rate of return while stocks will fluctuate. Indices are unmanaged and do not represent any specific investment. Foreign investing involves special risks, including political unrest, economic instability and currency fluctuation. Past performance does not indicate future results.


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This article was written by a professional financial journalist for Marin Financial Advisors and is not intended as legal or investment advice.