The Investment Pyramid An investment program should be built like a pyramid -- with a strong, broad base. The diagram below illustrates a typical investment pyramid. * * * * * * * * Art * HIGH RISK * Metals * HIGH REWARD *Gem Stones * * Options * * Commodities * * Exploration * * Venture Capital * * * * SPECULATIVE * *-------------------------* * Investment Real Estate * * Growth Stocks * * Growth Mutual Funds * * Equity Partnerships * * * * GROWTH * *---------------------------------------* * Sale of Covered Options * * Conservative Equities * * (Util.Stocks, Convertible Bonds, Bal.Funds) * * Residence G.N.M.A. Retirement Plans * * Corporate Bonds Annuities * * Municipal Bonds U.S. Govt. Notes & Bonds * * * * SECURE * *---------------------------------------------------------* * Savings - T-Bills * * Money Market Funds/Accounts * * Life Insurance (Cash Values) * * * * LIQUID FOUNDATION * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LOW RISK LOW REWARD NOTE: This Pyramid is intended merely to illustrate the concept. Each investor will differ on the levels to which various assets are assigned.