Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Investing in the bond market is subject to certain risks including market, interest-rate, issuer, credit, and inflation risk. Investing in non-U.S. securities involves heightened risk due to currency fluctuations, and economic and political risks, which may be enhanced in emerging markets. Mortgage and asset-backed securities may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, subject to early repayment risk, and while generally backed by a government, government-agency or private guarantor there is no assurance that the guarantor will meet its obligations. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could lose more than the amount invested. 

Barclays Capital U.S. 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. These major sectors are subdivided into more specific indices that are calculated and reported on a regular basis. Prior to November 1, 2008, this index was published by Lehman Brothers. The Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index generally representative of intermediate and long-term government and investment grade corporate debt securities having maturities of greater than 1 year. Prior to November 1, 2008, this index was published by Lehman Brothers. The Citigroup Broad Investment-Grade Bond Index (BIG) is a market capitalization weighted index consisting of U.S. Treasury and agency bonds, and corporate and mortgage bonds with ratings of BBB-/ Baa3 or higher, a stated maturity of at least one year, and a par value outstanding of $200 million or more.  It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

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