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Risk

Volatility Measurements

Updated 03.31.2012

Standard Deviation	16.71
Mean	1.53
Sharpe Ratio	1.09
Bear Market Decile Rank	8

Modern Portfolio Theory Statistics

Updated 03.31.2012

	Standard Index MSCI EAFE NR USD	Best Fit Index MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD
R-Squared	73.68	77.51
Beta	0.69	0.69
Alpha	5.93	4.69

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8.5 Invesco Developing Markets Fund
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Low Risk

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7.9 Delaware Pooled Trust Emerging Markets Portfolio
DPEMX, Diversified Emerging Mkts
7.1 American Funds New World Fund
NEWFX, Diversified Emerging Mkts

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