Asset Allocation Questionnaire

In how many years do you expect to begin making withdrawals from your investment account?

Immediately
Within the next 3 years
3 to 6 years
6 to 10 years
10 to 15 years
More than 15 years

How long do you expect withdrawals from your investment account to continue?

I expect to take a lump sum
Under 3 years
3 to 6 years
6 to 10 years
10 to 15 years
More than 15 years

Which statement best describes your investment objective for your investment account?

I am looking for stability of my account balance and want to avoid any losses.
I am looking for stability of my account, but I can accept a low to moderate amount of fluctuation in my account if I can have more growth potential.
I am focused on growth. I am not concerned about moderate fluctuations each year.
I am focused on growth, and I am willing to accept a higher level of risk for higher returns.
I am seeking the most growth possible, and I am not concerned about fluctuations in the value of my account.
I am not sure what my investment objective should be.

Which statement best describes your approach as an investor?

I am very cautious about taking risks, and I want to avoid losses in my account.
I am somewhat cautious about taking risks, and I can handle relatively small losses in my account occasionally.
I am mixed between taking risks that are generally associated with greater account growth potential and the desire to minimize short-term losses in my account.
I am open to taking some risks for growth potential. I am less concerned about short-term (less than one year) losses or gains; I am looking more for long-term growth in my investments.
I am a risk taker and want to maximize the growth of my account over the next decade or longer. I am not concerned about short-term losses.
I am not sure what type of investor I am.

Generally, I'm very impatient during unfavorable market conditions, and will usually change my mind often.

I strongly agree.
I agree.
I somewhat agree.
I disagree.
I strongly disagree.
I'm not sure.

Consider the following ranges of possible returns over a one-year period. Which set of possibilities are you most comfortable with as it relates to your investment account?

The chart below shows possible growth of $40,000 over a five-year period for a series of different investment strategies. Which of the five scenarios are you most comfortable with as an investor?

What would you do if you heard on the news or read in the paper that the U.S. stock market suddenly dropped by 20 percent?
I would change my strategy to something with less volatility. This kind of market volatility make me very nervous—I don't want to be exposed to this type of risk again.
I would move most of my account into something a bit less risky. This kind of market volatility makes me nervous, but I would consider getting back into stock funds when it has quieted down.
I would probably move half of my stock portfolio balance into something with less market volatility, such as cash or bonds. This kind of market volatility makes me a little nervous, so I would rather reduce some of my stock exposure until the market has quieted down.
I would stick with my investments, but I would probably worry about meeting my retirement goals and watch my account balance very closely.
I would stick with my investment selections and would not make any changes. I have enough time and patience to ride it out.
I don't know what I would do.