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LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH




        Member FINRA/SIPC
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                                        The first half of 2011 can be characterized as having
                                        experienced patches of clouds and sun with some ups
                                        and downs in the economy and markets.

                                        Neither bulls nor bears, we continue to expect the
                                        economy and the markets will be range-bound in 2011.
                                        Bound by economic and fiscal forces that will restrain
                                        growth, but not reverse it, we adhere to our prior
                                        forecast for modest single-digit rates of return: high
                                        single-digits for stocks and low single-digits for bonds.




The economic forecasts set forth in the presentation may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.
LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH



U.S. Private Job Growth by Month




Source: LPL Financial, Bloomberg 06/01/11    LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   2
LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH



Fed Balance Sheet Near Peak as QE2 Ends ($ billions)




Source: LPL Financial, Bloomberg 06/01/11
Quantitative easing is a government monetary policy occasionally used to increase the money supply by buying government securities or other
securities from the market. Quantitative easing increases the money supply by flooding financial institutions with capital in an effort to promote increased
lending and liquidity.                                                                                                                                  LPL Financial   Member FINRA/SIPC   3
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Weekly Money Flows to Domestic Stock Funds ($ billions)




Source: LPL Financial, Investment Company Institute data 06/01/11
Mutual Fund investing involves risk which may include loss of principal.    LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   4
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Trade-Weighted US Dollar




Source: LPL Financial, Investment Company Institute data 06/01/11    LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   5
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Our outlook for the year is based on our
belief that many counterbalancing forces will
keep the markets on a path of moderate
growth accompanied by the return of
volatility. We adhere to our outlook, detailed
late last year, that the pace of gains will slow
into the high single-digits for U.S. stocks
after a powerful 2009 and 2010.
LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH



Assets: Positive Data Points




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Liabilities: Negative Data Points




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Beginning in late 2007, both monetary policy
conducted by the Federal Reserve Board and fiscal
policy conducted by the U.S. Congress have been
unusually focused towards stimulating economic
growth. The transition from the stimulative to a
restrictive fiscal and monetary policy environment has
implications for financial markets and the economy.
LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH



Key Themes




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Key Themes




             AUGUST




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The Fed is combating deflation by directly inflating
the money supply through QE1 and QE2, all else
equal, means that with more dollars in the system,
the value of the dollar goes down and prices in dollar
terms go up, resulting in a faster pace of inflation. We
have termed this return of deflated prices to a more
desirable level, reflation.
LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH



Reflation Evident in CPI




Source: LPL Financial, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Haver Analytics 06/22/11
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer
goods and services.                                                                                                                          LPL Financial   Member FINRA/SIPC   14
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Commodities Have Benefited from Fed Stimulus




Source: LPL Financial, CRB, FRB/Haver 06/22/11
The fast price swings in commodities and currencies will result in significant volatility in an investor's holdings.    LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   15
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Reflation Leads to Rising Bond Yields

                    10-Year Treasury Note Yield at Constant Maturity
                    Average, % p.a.
3.75

3.50

3.25

3.00

2.75

2.50

2.25
              JUL         AUG          SEP        OCT     NOV   DEC   JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY          JUN 11




Source: Federal Reserve Board /Haver Analytics 06/30/11                                        LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   16
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Reflation Means Weaker US Dollar

            Trade-Weighted Exchange Value of US$ vs. Major Currencies
            3/73=100

80

78

76

74

72

70

68
          JUL         AUG          SEP        OCT         NOV   DEC   JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY         JUN
                                                                                                                      11




Source: Federal Reserve Board /Haver Analytics 06/30/11                                         LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   17
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Geopolitical and foreign policy conflicts along with
regional violence escalated in the first half of
2011. Geopolitical events have shaped the
markets in the first half with popular uprisings
toppling governments in North Africa and the
defeat of Osama bin Laden with his death at the
hands of U.S. forces.
LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH



North African Unrest

            Domestic Spot Market Price: West Texas Intermediate, Cushing
            $/Barrel

120

115

110

105

100

   95

   90

   85

   80
                 JAN 11                  FEB 11         MAR 11   APR 11   MAY 11    JUN 11


Source: Wall Street Journal /Haver Analytics 06/30/11                               LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   19
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The Defeat of Bin Laden

                US Active Duty Military Personnel
                thousands

   1440



   1420



   1400



   1380



   1360
                 99          00         01          02    03   04   05   06   07   08   09            10




Source: Department of Defense /Haver Analytics 06/30/11                                  LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   20
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The second half of 2011 will be a time of
transition. The uncertainty this creates is
compounded by the already long list of
uncertainties that include the lingering aftermath
of the earthquake in Japan, devastating
tornadoes and floods in the central and southern
portions of the United States, turmoil in the
Middle East, and elevated energy prices.
LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH



Commodities Asset Classes & Commodity Sensitive Stocks

        Cash Price: London Gold Bullion, AM Fix
        US$/Troy oz

1575


1500


1425


1350


1275


1200


1125
          JUL          AUG            SEP          OCT           NOV            DEC            JAN          FEB        MAR   APR   MAY           JUN
                                                                                                                                                             11

Source: Wall Street Journal /Haver Analytics 05/30/11

The fast price swings in commodities and currencies will result in significant volatility in an investor's holdings.                     LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   22
Precious metal investing is subject to substantial fluctuation and potential for loss.
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Declining Defaults and Yield Spreads Support
High-Yield Bonds

                       Barclays High-Yield Spread vs. Moody’s 12-Month Trailing Default Rate




Source: Barclays, Moody’s, LPL Financial 05/31/11
The Barclays High-Yield Index is an unmanaged index, which cannot be invested into directly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
High-Yield spread is the yield differential between the average yield of high-yield bonds and the average yield of comparable maturity Treasury bonds.
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Treasuries Expensive




Source: Bloomberg, LPL Financial 05/31/2011

Government bonds and Treasury Bills are guaranteed by the U.S. government as to the timely payment of principal and interest and, if held to maturity, offer a
fixed rate of return and fixed principal value. However, the value of a fund shares is not guaranteed and will fluctuate.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods
and services.                                                                                                                                   LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC   24
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Important Disclosures

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide or be construed as providing specific investment advice or
recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. All performance
referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

Stock investing may involve risk including loss of principal.

Bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Bond values will decline as interest rates rise and are subject to availability and change in price.

Quantitative easing is a government monetary policy occasionally used to increase the money supply by buying government securities or other securities from the market.
Quantitative easing increases the money supply by flooding financial institutions with capital in an effort to promote increased lending and liquidity.

International and emerging market investing involves special risks such as currency fluctuation and political instability and may not be suitable for all investors.

Spread is the difference between the bid and the ask price of a security or asset.

High-Yield spread is the yield differential between the average yield of high-yield bonds and the average yield of comparable maturity Treasury bonds.

The fast price swings in commodities and currencies will result in significant volatility in an investor’s holdings.

Mutual Fund investing involves risk which may include loss of principal.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and
services.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in
the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries.

The Barclays Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, taxable, and dollar denominated. The index covers the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate
bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities.

The CRB Commodities Index is a measure of price movements of 22 sensitive basic commodities whose markets are presumed to be among the first to be influenced by
changes in economic conditions. As such, it serves as one early indication of impending changes in business activity.




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Important Disclosures

Commodity Prices – While retail sales captures end user demand for goods, commodity prices reflect the demand for the earliest stages of production of goods. Commodity
prices can offer an indication of the pace of economic activity. The CRB Commodity Index includes copper, cotton, etc. A rise in commodity prices acts as a positive on the CCI.

Mortgage Applications – The weekly index measuring mortgage applications provides an indication of housing demand. With much of the credit crisis tied to housing, keeping
tabs on real-time buying activity can offer insight on how the crisis is evolving. A rise in the index of mortgage applications acts as a positive on the CCI.

This research material has been prepared by LPL Financial.

The LPL Financial family of affiliated companies includes LPL Financial and UVEST Financial Services Group, Inc., each of which is a member of FINRA/SIPC.

To the extent you are receiving investment advice from a separately registered independent investment advisor, please note that LPL Financial is not an affiliate of and makes
no representation with respect to such entity.

Tracking #742885 | Exp. (07/11)




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Mid Year Update 2011

  • 1. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Member FINRA/SIPC
  • 2. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH The first half of 2011 can be characterized as having experienced patches of clouds and sun with some ups and downs in the economy and markets. Neither bulls nor bears, we continue to expect the economy and the markets will be range-bound in 2011. Bound by economic and fiscal forces that will restrain growth, but not reverse it, we adhere to our prior forecast for modest single-digit rates of return: high single-digits for stocks and low single-digits for bonds. The economic forecasts set forth in the presentation may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.
  • 3. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH U.S. Private Job Growth by Month Source: LPL Financial, Bloomberg 06/01/11 LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 2
  • 4. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Fed Balance Sheet Near Peak as QE2 Ends ($ billions) Source: LPL Financial, Bloomberg 06/01/11 Quantitative easing is a government monetary policy occasionally used to increase the money supply by buying government securities or other securities from the market. Quantitative easing increases the money supply by flooding financial institutions with capital in an effort to promote increased lending and liquidity. LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 3
  • 5. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Weekly Money Flows to Domestic Stock Funds ($ billions) Source: LPL Financial, Investment Company Institute data 06/01/11 Mutual Fund investing involves risk which may include loss of principal. LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 4
  • 6. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Trade-Weighted US Dollar Source: LPL Financial, Investment Company Institute data 06/01/11 LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 5
  • 7. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Our outlook for the year is based on our belief that many counterbalancing forces will keep the markets on a path of moderate growth accompanied by the return of volatility. We adhere to our outlook, detailed late last year, that the pace of gains will slow into the high single-digits for U.S. stocks after a powerful 2009 and 2010.
  • 8. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Assets: Positive Data Points LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 7
  • 9. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Liabilities: Negative Data Points LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 8
  • 11. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Beginning in late 2007, both monetary policy conducted by the Federal Reserve Board and fiscal policy conducted by the U.S. Congress have been unusually focused towards stimulating economic growth. The transition from the stimulative to a restrictive fiscal and monetary policy environment has implications for financial markets and the economy.
  • 12. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Key Themes LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 11
  • 13. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Key Themes AUGUST LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 12
  • 14. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH The Fed is combating deflation by directly inflating the money supply through QE1 and QE2, all else equal, means that with more dollars in the system, the value of the dollar goes down and prices in dollar terms go up, resulting in a faster pace of inflation. We have termed this return of deflated prices to a more desirable level, reflation.
  • 15. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Reflation Evident in CPI Source: LPL Financial, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Haver Analytics 06/22/11 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 14
  • 16. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Commodities Have Benefited from Fed Stimulus Source: LPL Financial, CRB, FRB/Haver 06/22/11 The fast price swings in commodities and currencies will result in significant volatility in an investor's holdings. LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 15
  • 17. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Reflation Leads to Rising Bond Yields 10-Year Treasury Note Yield at Constant Maturity Average, % p.a. 3.75 3.50 3.25 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 11 Source: Federal Reserve Board /Haver Analytics 06/30/11 LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 16
  • 18. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Reflation Means Weaker US Dollar Trade-Weighted Exchange Value of US$ vs. Major Currencies 3/73=100 80 78 76 74 72 70 68 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 11 Source: Federal Reserve Board /Haver Analytics 06/30/11 LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 17
  • 19. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Geopolitical and foreign policy conflicts along with regional violence escalated in the first half of 2011. Geopolitical events have shaped the markets in the first half with popular uprisings toppling governments in North Africa and the defeat of Osama bin Laden with his death at the hands of U.S. forces.
  • 20. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH North African Unrest Domestic Spot Market Price: West Texas Intermediate, Cushing $/Barrel 120 115 110 105 100 95 90 85 80 JAN 11 FEB 11 MAR 11 APR 11 MAY 11 JUN 11 Source: Wall Street Journal /Haver Analytics 06/30/11 LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 19
  • 21. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH The Defeat of Bin Laden US Active Duty Military Personnel thousands 1440 1420 1400 1380 1360 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Source: Department of Defense /Haver Analytics 06/30/11 LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 20
  • 22. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH The second half of 2011 will be a time of transition. The uncertainty this creates is compounded by the already long list of uncertainties that include the lingering aftermath of the earthquake in Japan, devastating tornadoes and floods in the central and southern portions of the United States, turmoil in the Middle East, and elevated energy prices.
  • 23. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Commodities Asset Classes & Commodity Sensitive Stocks Cash Price: London Gold Bullion, AM Fix US$/Troy oz 1575 1500 1425 1350 1275 1200 1125 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 11 Source: Wall Street Journal /Haver Analytics 05/30/11 The fast price swings in commodities and currencies will result in significant volatility in an investor's holdings. LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 22 Precious metal investing is subject to substantial fluctuation and potential for loss.
  • 24. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Declining Defaults and Yield Spreads Support High-Yield Bonds Barclays High-Yield Spread vs. Moody’s 12-Month Trailing Default Rate Source: Barclays, Moody’s, LPL Financial 05/31/11 The Barclays High-Yield Index is an unmanaged index, which cannot be invested into directly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. High-Yield spread is the yield differential between the average yield of high-yield bonds and the average yield of comparable maturity Treasury bonds. LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 23
  • 25. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Treasuries Expensive Source: Bloomberg, LPL Financial 05/31/2011 Government bonds and Treasury Bills are guaranteed by the U.S. government as to the timely payment of principal and interest and, if held to maturity, offer a fixed rate of return and fixed principal value. However, the value of a fund shares is not guaranteed and will fluctuate. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 24
  • 26. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Important Disclosures IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide or be construed as providing specific investment advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. Stock investing may involve risk including loss of principal. Bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Bond values will decline as interest rates rise and are subject to availability and change in price. Quantitative easing is a government monetary policy occasionally used to increase the money supply by buying government securities or other securities from the market. Quantitative easing increases the money supply by flooding financial institutions with capital in an effort to promote increased lending and liquidity. International and emerging market investing involves special risks such as currency fluctuation and political instability and may not be suitable for all investors. Spread is the difference between the bid and the ask price of a security or asset. High-Yield spread is the yield differential between the average yield of high-yield bonds and the average yield of comparable maturity Treasury bonds. The fast price swings in commodities and currencies will result in significant volatility in an investor’s holdings. Mutual Fund investing involves risk which may include loss of principal. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The Barclays Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, taxable, and dollar denominated. The index covers the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities. The CRB Commodities Index is a measure of price movements of 22 sensitive basic commodities whose markets are presumed to be among the first to be influenced by changes in economic conditions. As such, it serves as one early indication of impending changes in business activity. LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 25
  • 27. LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH Important Disclosures Commodity Prices – While retail sales captures end user demand for goods, commodity prices reflect the demand for the earliest stages of production of goods. Commodity prices can offer an indication of the pace of economic activity. The CRB Commodity Index includes copper, cotton, etc. A rise in commodity prices acts as a positive on the CCI. Mortgage Applications – The weekly index measuring mortgage applications provides an indication of housing demand. With much of the credit crisis tied to housing, keeping tabs on real-time buying activity can offer insight on how the crisis is evolving. A rise in the index of mortgage applications acts as a positive on the CCI. This research material has been prepared by LPL Financial. The LPL Financial family of affiliated companies includes LPL Financial and UVEST Financial Services Group, Inc., each of which is a member of FINRA/SIPC. To the extent you are receiving investment advice from a separately registered independent investment advisor, please note that LPL Financial is not an affiliate of and makes no representation with respect to such entity. Tracking #742885 | Exp. (07/11) LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC 26
  • 28. Thank You For Your Business LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC