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1 A Case for Waiting Out the Storm INVESTMENT PRODUCTS: NOT FDIC INSURED  NO BANK GUARANTEE  MAY LOSE VALUE Date Name

2 Value of $100,000 Invested in the S&P 500 January 1, 1973 Source: Consulting Group Initial Investment $100,000 3 Months Later $95,120 6 Months Later $89,631 9 Months Later $93,951 12 Months Later $85,345 1 Year, 9 Months Later $57,378

3 At What Point do You Think Investors Would Have Given Up and Thrown in the Towel?

4 $57,378 Removed from the Market and Reinvested in an Interest Bearing CD at 5% Source: Consulting Group Initial Investment $57,378 6 Months Later $58,813 12 Months Later $60,247 2 Years Later $63,259 5 Years Later $73,230 10 Years Later $93,462

5 What if You had Kept Your $57,378 Invested in the S&P 500 Instead of Going to Cash? Source: Consulting Group Initial Investment $57,378 6 Months Later $77,157 12 Months Later $79,262 2 Years Later $103,404 5 Years Later $124,768 10 Years Later $244,437

6 Although the statements of fact and data in this presentation have been obtained from, and are based upon, sources that the firm believes to be reliable, we do not guarantee their accuracy, and any such information may be incomplete or condensed. All opinions included in this presentation constitute the firm’s judgment as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. This report is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. The charts depicted within this presentation are for illustrative purposes only and are not indicative of future performance. The data do not reflect the material differences between stocks, bonds, bills and inflation, such as fees (including sales and management fees), expenses or tax consequences. Common stocks generally provide an opportunity for more capital appreciation than fixed income investments but are also subject to greater market fluctuations. Corporate bonds, US Treasury bills and US government bonds fluctuate in value but, if held to maturity, offer a fixed rate of return and a fixed principal value. Government securities are guaranteed as to the timely payment of interest and provide a guaranteed return of principal. The principal value and interest on treasury securities are guaranteed by the US government if held to maturity. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 widely held common stocks. Investors cannot directly invest in an index. Actual results may vary based on an investor’s investment objectives and portfolio holdings. Investors may need to seek guidance from their legal and/or tax advisor before investing. (c) 2008 Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Smith Barney, Consulting Group and Investment Advisory Services are divisions of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("CGMI"). Securities are offered through CGMI. Member SIPC. CGMI and Citibank are affiliated companies under the common control of Citigroup Inc. Smith Barney is a service mark of CGMI and its affiliates and is used and registered throughout the world. Citi and Citi with Arc Design are trademarks and service marks of Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates, and are used and registered throughout the world. Important Smith Barney Disclosures INVESTMENT PRODUCTS: NOT FDIC INSURED  NO BANK GUARANTEE  MAY LOSE VALUE


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