WealthProtect Status Update: July 2015

We email the status of our WealthProtect System* monthly and give probability (Low, Mid, High) of a change in status within the next two months. We also include a commentary on actions taken this month as well as changes in overall asset allocation.

Commentary

The WealthProtect System again did not trigger, but it was oh so close. Fears over Greece and China caused developed foreign equities to almost trigger out, while rising interest rates caused REITs to come to a razor's edge of triggering out. US equities also came fairly close to triggering out. Since US equities have only dropped a modest amount, you might be wondering why they would be so close to exiting. The reason is that the market is actually negative over the past six-seven months, even if only slightly so. Consequently, the moving average we monitor and the US markets are converging. As I mentioned in a brief note to our clients, this is a frustrating time for investors. It may be a good time to review your strategy, but is not, however, a time to abandon your investment discipline out of frustration.

Thank you for your trust.

*The Armstrong Wealth Management Group WealthProtect System is an investment risk control system designed (but not guaranteed) to limit significant losses in major bear markets (excess of 30% loss from market peak to market trough). It is NOT designed to prevent normal market losses (under 20%). No strategy can assure a profit or protect from a loss. Occasional false signals can reduce returns.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

Stock investing involves risk including loss of principal.

International and emerging market investing involves special risks such as currency fluctuation and political instability and may not be suitable for all investors.

Investing is Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) involves special risks such as potential illiquidity and may not be suitable for all investors. There is no assurance that the investment objectives of this program will be attained.

The fast price swings in commodities will result in significant volatility in an investor's holdings.

All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.

There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk.

The forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

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