Inflation, diversification and market volatility (2 of 3)

Ameriprise Financial experts identify actions you can take to strengthen your financial position, despite recent market events. Disclosures: The views expressed in this webcast reflect the views of Ameriprise Financial as of June 14, 2010. These views may change as market or other conditions change. Actual investments or investment decisions made by the firm and its affiliates, whether for its own account or on behalf of clients, will not necessarily reflect the views expressed. This information is not intended to provide investment advice and does not account for individual investor circumstances. Investment decisions should always be made based on an investor’s specific financial needs, objectives, goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Asset classes described may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results and no forecast should be considered a guarantee either. Investment products are not federally or FDIC-insured, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution and involve risk, including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Asset diversification and asset allocation can help reduce the impact of market volatility by spreading risk throughout your investment portfolio, so that investments that do poorly may be balanced by others that do relatively better. Asset diversification and asset allocation do not guarantee overall portfolio profit and do not protect against losses …