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Risk Thinking

Equity securities it can change depending on the content of companies, industries, market conditions and the general economic environment.

Obligations are subject to interest rate risk. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall; In general, the longer a bond matures, the more exposed it is to this risk. Bonds may be subject to call risk, which is the risk that the issuer will redeem the debt at its option, in whole or in part, before the scheduled maturity date. The market price of debt instruments may change, and the proceeds from pre-maturity sales may be at or below the original investment amount or maturity value due to changes in market conditions or changes of the borrower’s creditworthiness. Bonds are subject to the credit risk of the issuer. This is the risk that the borrower may not be able to make interest and/or principal payments on time. Bonds are also subject to callback risk, which is the risk that principal and/or interest payments from a particular investment may be repaid at a lower interest rate.

The bonds are rated below investment grade it may have speculative characteristics and present greater risks than other securities, including greater credit risk and price volatility in the secondary market. Investors should carefully consider these risks as well as their circumstances, objectives and risk tolerance before investing in high yield bonds. High yield bonds should comprise only a small portion of a balanced portfolio.

Products they can change with economic conditions. Yield is only one factor to consider when making an investment decision.

Investing in foreign markets it involves greater risks than those normally associated with domestic markets, such as political, financial, economic and market risks. Investing money it includes other specific risks such as credit, interest rate fluctuations, foreign investment risk, and domestic and foreign exchange rates, which may change and have less liquid than other currencies and takes into account different economic conditions. Additionally, international investments involve greater risk, as well as greater potential returns compared to US investments. These risks include political and economic instability in other countries as well as the risk of currency fluctuations. These risks are amplified in countries with emerging markets and marginal marketsas these countries may have relatively unstable governments and less robust markets and economies.

Distribution and diversity do not guarantee profits or protect against losses in falling financial markets.

Investing in small companies it includes significant risks not associated with investing in established companies, such as business risk, stock market volatility and illiquidity.

Financing of medium-sized companies it involves special risks, such as limited products, markets, and financial resources, and greater market volatility than the securities of larger established companies.

Paying companies wages may reduce or reduce fees at any time

Investing in quality it does not guarantee profit or eliminate risk. Not all companies whose assets are valued are able to change their business or successfully implement corrective measures that will result in stock prices not rising as expected. in the beginning.

It’s a big investment it does not guarantee profit or eliminate risk. The stocks of these companies can have very high values. Because of these high valuations, an investment in a growth stock can be riskier than an investment in a company with moderate growth prospects.

Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) portfolio investments may have lower or higher performance than those that do not use such methods. Portfolios with restrictive ESG strategies and ESG investments may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as portfolios where ESG standards are not used. There are inconsistent ESG definitions and standards within the industry, with many ESG rating providers providing ESG ratings for the same headline companies and/or different compensation providers. Some investment providers may have different and inconsistent views on ESG practices where ESG claims made to provide documents or other publications may convey an ESG impact. The ESG ratings are as of the date of these assets, and no assurance is given that the underlying assets maintain or will maintain such designation or any specified ESG agreement. As a result, it is difficult to compare ESG investment products or evaluate an ESG investment product versus a non-ESG focused investment product. Investors should also consider independently whether an ESG investment product meets their ESG goals or criteria. There is no guarantee that an ESG investment strategy or the methods used will be successful. Past performance is not a guarantee or reliable measure of future results.

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Rebalancing it does not protect against losses in falling financial markets. There may be tax implications with the rebalancing strategy. Investors should consult their tax advisor before implementing such a strategy.

The indices they are not regulated. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. They are shown for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the performance of any particular investment. Indices are not controlled by fees or charges and often include stocks and other investment instruments that are not restricted in value. A particular investment product may contain securities that are significantly different than those of any index mentioned here. Comparing an investment to a specific index may be of limited use.

The indices selected by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management to measure performance represent large groups of goods. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management reserves the right to change the proxy indices at any time.

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