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The following tables are provided to help you assess best case and worst
case scenarios based on actual stock market history. Updated 3/9/2012.
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Best & Worst Case Scenarios
April
 
Best
Worst
Average
DJIA                 (1896-2012)
S&P 500          (1950-2012)
NASDAQ 100 (1971-2012)
40%
9%
18%
(1933)
(2009)
(2001)
-23%
-9%
-14%
(1932)
(1970)
(2000)
1.2%
1.5%
1.8%
Best & worst case scenarios based on historical evidence:

The best, worst and average historic returns for the month of April are shown
for the Dow, S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100.

The review period for the DJIA is 1896-2012. 1950-2012 is the review
period for the S&P 500. 1971-2012 is the review period for the NASDAQ
100.

For example, the best DJIA return for the month of April was 40% in the year
1933. The worst DJIA return for the month of April was -23% in the year
1932. The average DJIA return for April during the 1896-2012 period was
1.2%.

Only the DJIA includes the Great Depression and the Stock Market Crash of
1929. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100 do not cover those periods.

Dividends are not included. This table is updated monthly.
March
 
Best
Worst
Average
DJIA                 (1896-2012)
S&P 500          (1950-2012)
NASDAQ 100 (1971-2012)
13%
10%
11%
(1920)
(2000)
(2009)
-24%
-10%
-18%
(1938)
(1980)
(2001)
0.8%
1.2%
0.7%
Best & worst case scenarios based on historical evidence:

The best, worst and average historic returns for the month of March are
shown for the Dow, S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100.

The review period for the DJIA is 1896-2012. 1950-2012 is the review
period for the S&P 500. 1971-2012 is the review period for the NASDAQ
100.

For example, the best DJIA return for the month of March was 13% in the
year 1920. The worst DJIA return for the month of March was -24% in the
year 1938. The average DJIA return for March during the 1896-2012 period
was 0.8%.

Only the DJIA includes the Great Depression and the Stock Market Crash of
1929. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100 do not cover those periods.

Dividends are not included. This table is updated monthly.
January - February
 
Best
Worst
Average
Current
DJIA                 (1896-2012)
S&P 500          (1950-2012)
NASDAQ 100 (1971-2012)
20%
19%
29%
(1975)
(1975)
(1987)
-20%
-19%
-19%
(2009)
(2009)
(2008)
1%
1%
3%
6%
9%
15%
Best & Worst Historical Performance

The best, worst and average historic returns for the period January through February are shown for
the Dow, S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100. The Current column shows the January - February return
for the current year.

The review period for the DJIA is 1896-2012. 1950-2012 is the review period for the S&P 500.
1971-2012 is the review period for the NASDAQ 100.

For example, the best DJIA return for the January through February period was 20% in the year
1975. The worst DJIA return for the January through February period was -20% in the year 2009.
The average DJIA return for January through February during the 1896-2012 period was 1%. In
2012 the Dow Jones Industrial Average has had a return of 6% from the beginning of the year
through February.

Only the DJIA includes the Great Depression and the Stock Market Crash of 1929. The S&P 500
and the NASDAQ 100 do not cover those periods.

Dividends are not included. This table is updated monthly.
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