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Investing basics Investing 201
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Investing 201


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How do investment professionals select securities to include in investment portfolios? How do they monitor each fund's composition on an ongoing basis? This section highlights some of the steps they take. Inside you'll find examples in areas that include:

  • Securities research
  • Risk measurements
  • Porfolio analysis

To learn more, see the topics at left.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This material has been prepared for general circulation and does not take into account your particular objectives, investment needs, or financial situation.

Delaware Investments is the marketing name for Delaware Management Holdings, Inc. (DMHI) and its subsidiaries. DMHI is a Lincoln Financial Group® company. Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. Delaware Investments® funds are distributed by Delaware Distributors, L.P., an affiliate of Delaware Management Business Trust (DMBT), DMHI, and Lincoln National Corporation.

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